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Hello, I have an offer from Publicis Sapient for their product management internship program. Wondering if anyone has any insight into the program (exits, etc) and how the return offer looks like in terms of salary. I still also hold an interest in data science so might go with another offer but I’m not sure if it is a wise choice to let go of a PM offer while I have it.
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Layoffs have been going on for about two years. The ad biz is in a recession. I recently saw on LI so many people changing their careers, whether they have gone back to school or started a new business. I’m not telling you to give up, but start thinking of other employment options. Life is too short to feel hopeless and aimless.
I was let go as ACD but finally got a job as sr cw
I managed to negotiate to the same annual salary but went down about $20k in bonuses and perks.
Almost 5 months and depressed af.
I’m sorry, I feel you — it’s three months for me and I really didn’t think it’d send me in a downward spiral this bad
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I’m at 8 months.
Damn that’s rough, sending good vibes
I went an entire year and was feeling the same. I updated my website and resume and got several bites pretty quickly after that - I just accepted a gig that I’m hoping will be long term.
Going on 2 years for me! Do I win a prize?
I’m there too. Unemployment almost up. Feeling so hopeless.
Meeeeeee
🙌🏼
I’m at 9 months. If I can manage it I’ll never step foot in another agency as long as I live
What will you do? In-house? Career change?
I’m at 19 months
16 months.
Me, it’s hell. I’m over two years unemployed after being laid off and since the start of 2024 it’s harder to get interviews. And when I get interviews they are very dismissive of my experience, making me feel like my experience wasn’t good enough. I have 20+ years experience and yesterday a career coach told me I won’t find a job in marketing again. Demoralizing as hell.
Right? Unbearable. I interviewed with a company and they asked me about my experience doing tv campaigns, I said I have 15 years experience and went through my accomplishments. Then they said we mostly do DRTV and I said I have eight years of experience with DR and they replied “that’s not enough”. The person interviewing me didn’t even have 8 years of total work experience.