What has to happen for you to stick with this industry for another 5-10 years?

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The rise of independent agencies in lieu of holding companies.

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More stability. Less layoffs. Better financial compensation.

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Also:

- Better leadership or at least an emphasis on inspiring teams through a mission (that doesn’t feel contrived) rather than leading through fear

- Standardized ethical guidelines put in place for how creatives and agencies utilize AI

- Improved work/life balance

(I’ve started exploring pivot opportunities in tech or on the brand side for compensation reasons alone)

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Sloth, fear, and Newton’s First Law of motion.

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This is the way

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Agism is huge barrier. That and getting rid of chaos agent that decimates the US economy.

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@acd1, yes. lost a few freelance gigs because of the uncertainty. Right after the inauguration my creative partner and I lost a gig.

Another agency rescinded a long term placement and the hiring team said, “trump’s economy is a problem”. And this was an agency located in of a conservative part of the nation.

Not get fired, not win the lotto, no UBI, xrp not hit $1000

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XRP lol.

How about alittle bit of equality??? Some us non white folks deserve a spotlight

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Co-signed by women. We would love a degree of equity, inclusion and respect. It would also be nice if this industry didn’t completely squeeze women out for becoming parents.

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I can’t do 5 years in continuation in this industry so I only freelance for a while - take a break - and then return knowing I can take another break in a few months

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Show me the moneeeeeeeeey.

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4 day work week

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