And I still hate my client partner job. Is that normal? I definitely want to stay in advertising and marketing (because I really do love it), I just don’t want to have a targeted sales plan each quarter. Trying to suck every last dollar out of my clients’ budgets is not my cup of tea. I’m thinking research and strategy. Could I do that freelance? Probably not. If anyone has any ideas for me, let me know. Or better yet, send me your favorite weekend cocktail recipe – I think I’ll be needing two or three tomorrow.
Take a look at this truly unique site for an outdoor/guerrilla advertising agency, called Metropolis, in Poland. So many things to look at! Site by huncwot, also in Poland.
You sound like every other delusional ad-ling (present company included) who got sucked in by the lore of agency life – foosball tables, relaxed dress and “creative freedom”. I’m thinking of getting the phrase “billable hours” tattooed across my forehead.
At the end of the day, it boils down to shitting out mediocre creative that mediocre minds (clients) sop up like chicken shack gravy. In exchange, you collect a semi-respectable paycheck and some grey hairs while your boss rocks his new Infiniti and dresses his WASP children in Vineyard Vines.
Ignorance is freedom – get a taste!
Love your blog. Keep it up
thee pee ell