Thinking about switching to freelance life, but curious: how many strategists out there find the market for freelance strategy jobs robust enough to not stress out every time a gig ends?

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I’m in month 1 and already enjoying the work more than my previous gig. I spent too many years at a holding company agency and am really enjoying working with smaller agencies and directly with clients

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Which market are you in?

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@SD1 New York City

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So I can’t speak for NYC but I’m Los Angeles and recently went freelance and I’ve been surprised by how much work is out there. Granted, it’s only been a month - but I have several former colleagues who are also freelance strategy directors and they assure me I’ll stay busy

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@SD1 good interesting gigs or pay the bill gigs?

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