What would you do if you were to leave the ad industry?

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I'd start an escort service.

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Direct... or work at copywriter 2's escort service

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Live on a mountain and draw.

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Open a dog hotel 🐶

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Trying to figure that out myself. Perhaps go into the tech/startup world, as the line between that world and advertising is starting to blur.

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What a shame... I went into advertising because I'm not a techie... and now I work for a digital tech company... jokes on me..

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Great question! I have no idea....

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Actually attempt to write something worthy of people's time.

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Become an anthropologist

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I'd be very sad. I love this insane industry of ours

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I always wanted to run a farm and live off the grid- milking, butchering, butter churning, the works. Or I would like to own a little cafe that makes killer sandwiches and soups and salads with local sustainable product and serves local beer and wine.

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I think I do too, even though I just started.

Likely try to break in at a management consultancy.

Social innovation - ideo etc

Move abroad, be a waitress or some shit and write

I think about this all the time!

I'd like to travel the world then create a series of small businesses employing women who need to become independent for one reason or another (single moms, abused, other). And I'd also like to create 3D mixed media contemporary art

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Current status: questioning every career decision I've ever made.

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Best career advice. Chase opportunity, not money or titles

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