Which is better for job security/growth: working at a creative ad agency or working as an in-house creative for a brand?

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Generally an agency is going to offer better opportunities for growth, but in-house will have better job security. Again, this is just speaking generally. I’m sure there are exceptions on both sides

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Depends on the in-house agency. Think about it - what looks better on your resume - Google or an ad agency?

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Gotta get out of here. I am a creative. Where should I go????

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Male. Worked in-house. Manager & Director (F) didn’t like me. Pretty much gaslit me to the point where i was making errors, anxious, and depressed. Just found out they’re doing It to 2 other males...

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Have you ever had to choose between love in one city and an amazing job in another? What’d you do.

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I’m a man and I can’t finish during sex. I’m in the beginnings of a relationship and I don’t know how to be honest about it. Right now I’m just faking it, but it’s stressful and or sucks. Has anyone had this issue or dealt with it in the relationship? No jokes please...

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I want to buy a different car but I keep psyching myself out because I’m conditioned to save save save and have anxiety about it. What’s the point of making money if I can’t buy something that I would enjoy?

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I ate a margarita and drank a Pacifico for lunch.

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What’s the shortest amount of time you’ve taken in a new job to realize that your new agency is a shit show and you need out?

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