Realized today that advertising isn’t for me. Tired of a market saturated with godlike complexes who only produce meaningless, mediocre work that propels excessive consumption. I feel so much lighter.

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Good luck. This industry takes a lot from you and burnout is real.

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Sounds like a difference in values, which I can empathize with. Do your thing 🤞🏼

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Have you made the switch to a different industry? If so, which one?

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Realized that 2 years ago. Now in publishing content distribution and logistics.

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Non-profits could use writers.

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