What’s up with Leo Chicago right now? Good opportunity or no? I’m trying to avoid going to another 60+ hour a week sweatshop.

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I got laid off 3 weeks ago along with 15 ish other people, so, I’d say no

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Yeah. Odds are they’ll hire a mid, throw them a a senior salary of $100-$115k and an ACD title which they’ll be elated with…

Then bill the client at a legitimate $150-$180k ACD salary and pocket the difference as profit.

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I'd take a sweatshop if I managed to make something decent at least.

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Some people are young and have ambition, and are able to make career their focus. That generally pays off when they do have a partner and kids later.

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You will work over 60 hours/week.

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Well… depends on the account but it is advertising… full time at a big agency so expect late nights and weekends…

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If you saw ADWEEK yesterday, then you know you are not alone. I’m afraid much of what you are describing is endemic to our current industry. Chicago right now is tougher than many other markets. Client side is what I would recommend — although I know that making the jump is not easy. Whatever you decide, don’t just quit your current gig - a new one will be even harder to find if you don’t have a job. Hang in there…

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Who is the chief creator of officer there? It feels like they haven’t had one since Britt left?

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There was a new guy 6 ish months ago but he’s gone already

No. Avoid at all costs

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…says the person at WPP.

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I hear they give you free cigs.

Only a couple years ago, an agency I was at had a loosie tray. I think it was left over from a party, but was a fun bit of decor. Of course, it stayed forever because everyone vapes now.

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