What’s the word over at FCB Chi? They are hiring like crazy. What’s the culture like. CD level creative asking.

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I hear they have some interesting clubs.

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I hear it's not creative-friendly, much more account driven

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I was at the same level. Toxic, tattletale culture, on call 24/7. I thought the job would kill me. Never been more relieved to be gone from a place.

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BIG SAME

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Run hard. Don't even think about it. Everyone is leaving. You're not gonna do anything interesting here.

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Their motto is #nvrfnshd as in 58 edits and as in they’ve never heard of vowels.

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It truly depends on the account. Stay clear of health and wellness. It’s toxic.

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Can you elaborate on why it’s toxic?

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I’ve heard pretty good things actually. From a creative perspective you may not be winning a million awards, but the budgets are big and most clients have production centric scopes so you get to do the “fun stuff” a lot. My best friend is there and she loves the team, has been rewarded for hard work and gets great maternity benefits.

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And what do you exist to do?

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Toxic. They’re hiring like crazy for a reason. Everyone is jumping ship. Unless you’re a part of the boys club and inner circle you won’t make anything good.

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If you’re willing to work at all hours of every day, you’ll do well.

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