Position at large holding company agency for less $ or smaller independent agency that is rapidly growing for more $ (about 10-15k difference which is significant for this mid-level producer)?

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You have to weigh the non $$ opportunity cost as well. Will holdco get you national or global experience on blue chip clients in specialized verticals like telco, auto or CPG?

Will you get more access to new/different skills opportunities at the independent?

Both could be important to consider outside of just the $ discrepancy

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