Yay, meh, nay: when weighing out options, which is best: start-up, independent or holding co?

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From personal experience...
Yay- independent
Meh- start-up
Nah- holding company

I just started a new role in an independent agency after leaving a company within WPP. In terms of salary, benefits, work life balance, even the company culture, there’s been a stark difference. I feel valued as an employee now, which was never the case at my WPP agency.

As for start-up culture, it’s not for the faint heart. I started my career in a start-up and while I enjoyed it, I hated dealing with the ebbs and flows of the business and wanted more stability.

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