When is it time to go brand side? I just got an offer somewhere that does decent work, not as good as agency work. I’m 7 years experience in advertising and my wife and I want to try for a child. It seems insane to try to have a kid and work in this industry, but will I regret going brand side before I’m a CD?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Do what's right for you NOW.

If the work/life is better for you at the moment so you can focus on a family, do that.

like

I'm not so sure most agencies do better work these days. Take the stability.

like

Don’t chase titles or you’ll be unhappy forever

like

Not chasing titles, just money and wondering if going brandside later will translate into an easier path to higher salaries

As someone who went agency to in house 10 years ago and still gets offers to apply for agency roles at least twice a year do what is best for your finances and family. If you produce amazing work the good places still see your talent and will seek you. It’s not the job, it’s the work. Sure my stuff is small potatoes compared to what I was doing in agency world, but my work has always been quality, and that attracts the companies I want to work for. I haven’t left because my current company appreciates me and only once in the past I had a counter offer that made me stay.

like

Related Posts

Have you ever tried Hopia before? Hopia is a Filipino or Indonesian moon cake filled with sweet yellow or black mung bean. My favorite is the yellow. If you haven’t tried it, it’s good!

Post Photo
like

Hi peeps!

Has anyone recently joined Boeing India?
How long they take to disburse offer letter after managerial round?

I know it takes some time, but we all are eager after the managerial round to get the OL.

So kindly let me know

like

I interviewed at KPMG on 11/14 and got a verbal offer the next day but since then waiting to hear from them. Been following up continuously but the partners are not replying it seems. In the meanwhile i have an offer from BT offering 90k for 4 yrs of experience which seems to be fair. I am just unsure whether to accept the offer as I was waiting for kpmg reply as I want B4 on my resume which apparently is a big deal. Is BT also good on resume for future employers ??

likehelpful

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

funny
like

Resigned from TCS and LWD was a week ago. I received August's salary credited to my account. I cannot find the payslip in Alumni Portal.
Any idea when will I get August's payslip in Alumni Portal.?

like
likefunny

Just signed an offer and moving to Chicago in about a month. Unfortunately, I don’t know anyone there. Any best practices for finding roommates?

like

I have completed 2 years in Accenture yesterday(joined as an ASE) ...can I expect an email today from company stating the promotion to SE ? (Not asking if it will be applicable)

like

I’m wondering what the work culture is like at Deloitte? I have an offer for them as a technical consultant in SAP Basis administration and it sounds good. However, I’m also happy where I am and the work/life balance is good now. What do people who work there think?

like

Is the Austin side of Chicago really that unsafe ?

like

I am about to transition from being a junior partner at a large law firm (my practice has focused on private equity M&A) to Deputy General Counsel at a large-ish Pubco. I am already giving myself a crash course in public securities and corporate governance from my firm’s training materials and my cap markets partners, but I also wanted to poll the audience for other suggestions on how to become as prepared as possible for my new role please. Thanks in advance!

like

Is there any website to get a template for decent/basic contracts (i.e. leases, purchase agreements, partnership agreements)? I want a base to start, without having to sign up for a free trial and then get hit with a bill when I forget to cancel...

like

Can someone tell me about BNP Paribas CIB work culture!? I am having 7.8YOE as in full stack developer

What would be the impact on GDS? will GDS also split in two parts and along with Remain co. And News Co. Accordingly?

like

Any idea, on this error " DM privileges has been temporarily revoked " . Not able to see message box. How many days it will be turned back to normal. Anyone faced or facing the same issue ?

likehelpful

I'm Java full stack developer with 1 year 6 month experienced with Java Spring Boot Angular Postgres Camunda BPMN..

I can even work on just Frontend Angular

If there's any opening please let me know...

I was laid off last week

like

Hi, what is the hire and fire policy in BAContinuum. Are they laying off people or did in the past?

like

HCL Technologies vs FIS Global which should i join? YOE is 11+ as BA. HCL is offering 3 lakhs more than FIS. Please help to choose

like

Foreign trained lawyer (common law) and just starting bar study. Freaking out. Please tell me it’s possible in the timeframe.

like

Additional Posts in Creatives

Who are your favorite advertising comedy directors? Who are your favorite comedy directors who are women?

like

Who are the good international recruiters?

A creative judging film craft at CLIO’s and don’t have a single film in the portfolio? #industryproblems

likesmart

What advice do you have for someone who wants to make a quick and seamless transition from operations to creative?

I Have a HR scheduled meeting, in the morning. Is that Sus?

like

Hi. Can I bounce some ideas for a spot off one of ya?

A branding question. If FIFA stopped calling it the Women’s World Cup, would more of the world start treating it with as much reverence as the men’s World Cup, which is just called The FIFA World Cup?

likefunny

Offered 8 grand less than interns who were hired on last year...need negotiation advice!
Is it appropriate to bring up that I know the salary amount that was offered there in previous years?

like

Which is the right move for a young creative: free ride to portfolio school, or take a full time junior position where you’ve been interning?

In person panel event - how Brands and Creators Win Together on TikTok. Let’s get together! DM @linkagency.official on IG if you would like to join

Post Photo
likefunny

Did you feel “ready” the first time you managed a team? Or insecure?

like

What are the advantages/disadvantages to being partnered with someone more senior? I’m mid-level, busting my ass to go senior. My partner is senior, busting their ass to get to ACD. (Cont’d)

I love living in NYC. Unfortunately, I haven’t found the kind of job I want here. Can someone suggest me other states where creative agencies are actually hiring?

likesmart

Can someone describe the difference between Apple in Culver vs Apple in Cupertino?
(Types of work, culture, pay, teams, etc.)

like

If you were offered a job at a great agency but working on just one brand, but it was a big one like Nike or McDonalds, would you do it? Being siloed sucks, but maybe worth it for a big account?

like

I’m transitioning into a role where I’ll be more hands on in production. Previously, the producers handled the budget, contracts etc. I haven’t done this in a long while so I hope I could get some answers here to be more prepared

This is a much smaller company so I imagine I’ll have to take on some of that eventually.

What are the standard day rates today for a stylist, photographer, Director, DP, set designer, prop stylist? Are there resources out there I can just look up?

like

Just me here hoping that slack never adds the “read” notification on messages.

likefunnysmart

Anyone know if Facebook did the new Oculus go spots with celebs in house? The one with Jonah hill and Adam Levine was solid. Made me chuckle.

Just had a big project killed after over a year of continuously selling it in to various stakeholders. Fully produced. Cheer me up

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal