This year, I switched from a small independent shop (which I loved) to an agency with WPP (to try something new).

The transition has been harder than I imagined. I'm starting the search for smaller shops again.

What spots are worth watching? I'm seeking a company where good work happens because there is a healthy culture and a clear vision.

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If you’re looking for a small independent shop, sharing your market/city would probably help as this is a global forum.

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Not sure about work-life balance. But a lot of good, talented people at High Dive in Chicago. And they’ve put out some good work.

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YARD NYC.

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What's wrong with the agency that you are currently associated with?

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There are objective issues but the choice to leave is more due to subjective and personal preferences. I feel motivated by a shop with clear values and a vision, a place with a perspective. I'm sure some larger agencies have that as well but the current agency I'm working for does not.

Does WPP have unlimited PTO?

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Not a small shop but Razorfish does decent work and has a great culture!

Quirk in BK is hiring - good fit if you’re mostly interested in scriptwriting / video spots (vs omnichannel /OOH)

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