SO uninspired at my agency right now (I work at a big one)— I wanna try a mid-size shop but there are so few here in Chicago that get me excited. Is it worth a move to NYC where there seem to be more?

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Do you want to be equally uninspired with 400% higher living expenses? Because that's about what you'll get if you move to NYC.

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Point of order: WeWork is not a start-up

It’s more of the same. I’d apply in nyc and if you land a gig you like just do it for a little while without moving everything. Base it on the work. I tell most talented ADs and CWs who work in NYC to leave and try places less obvious for work.

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Thank you for the sound advice and honest opinion. Totally agree that NYC isn’t the be–all end-all of job hubs but there’s something in me that just needs to try it out, at least to say I gave it a shot. Appreciate the input, I’ll keep it in mind 🙂

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AD — if you can get a gig in NYC that you’re excited about, make the move. If it’s a disappointment, you can always move somewhere else. Ain’t no thang

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Do you work at fcb?

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I would not compare the disappointment and lack of inspiration you get from Chicago to NYC, where you get to have 400X more opportunities.

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