What’s more important: creative freedom or financial freedom? Trying to decide…

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Financial freedom can last a lifetime. Creative freedom only lasts until you’re maybe 30 and get pushed out by someone younger.

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One leads to the other. You pick the order.

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If when discussing “creative” you mean in the confines of your job in advertising, then of course, financial. It’s just work.

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$$$

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you can use financial freedom from your job to fund creative freedom for yourself and not for a client

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Work to live.

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C.R.E.A.M.

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What does creative freedom mean in this context?

Depends on your age, life stage (single, married, parent) and personal goals. When I was in my 20s creative freedom and awards was all I cared about and allowed me to grow. Now that I’m a parent, financial stability and life balance are key.

Really need to clearly define all three variables for yourself first.

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