Thoughts about working as a creative on the client side instead of an agency?

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It’s one of the most popular questions w/ hundreds of similar answers. Have at it.

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Not only is it genuine advice, but it’s the best anyone has posted so far.

OP will get FAR more out of reading the countless comments from numerous creatives with in-house experience than he/she will from just one person.

The fact that you’re so quick to dole out your perceived “justice” and don’t realize the benefit of being fully informed about a specific landscape from a multitude of angles is baffling 🤦‍♂️

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It’s usually a little creatively stifling, but you have a shot at keeping the job even after you’ve got gray hair.

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Yeah I’d say be open to it for sure. But time it to where you’re a bit more senior when you make the move. Although that advice depends on the place. Also just know if they have external agencies that they work with, you might wind up in a constant pissing match for the good stuff. If and when you make the hop, find a spot that has all or most of it in house.

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