What does the amount of salary questions around here say about us advertising people and why we are in this industry? It's by no means the most lucrative industry especially now a days, and yet ...

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We are conflicted human beings. Kicking ourselves for being under paid, but surprised anyone pays anyone for the utter bs we do.

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Aside from doctors, lawyers, finance, etc., I think advertising is probably one of the most fun AND lucrative industries if you play your cards right.

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It tells me kids are trying to figure out if staying in the game is worth it, and olds are trying to find some proof that we're getting shafted. Salaries in this profession have not risen with inflation.

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Money is guaranteed. Producing great work isn't. Most of us are just trying to find a nice balance of both.

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OP. Salary for me is a game. Tripled it on my last move. This doesn't work for most people. But the way you view money isn't necessarily how others do.

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