Mia Gonzaleza year agoAre there agencies out there that aren’t hustle HUSTLE all the time / values mental health? First things first, I’m a designer and I LOVE my job. This is my first agency gig (have always been in-house) I have never had a role that is so creative, strategic, and fun!! Days aren’t boring and I’m excited about everything I’m working on – I’m winning awards and creating work I never dreamed of. BUT, I am chronically stressed to the point I feel like I’m going to die young from a heart attack (ok maybe that’s over exaggerating, but it IS affecting my marriage). I’m constantly bitching to my husband about my work load or how little time I have to do things, I rarely have time for chores except for on the weekends, often working late nights, etc. I can tell he wants me to quit my job but won’t admit it. He’s mentioned how stressed I’ve been and that my attitude has changed the last 2 years of being here. My first year I chalked it up to a learning curve, but now that I know what I’m doing I can tell it partially stems from coping with ADHD (I am actively working on that) and a mix of account making client promises/timelines that aren’t realistic, PMs overloading or not taking me serious when I state timing concerns, and a lean team. I accidentally deleted my portfolio website (oops RIP) so I can’t easily start applying to jobs just to see what’s out there. And realistically, I still need to get some ad stuff under my belt to put in my book. I want to stay in advertising, the thought of going in-house makes me sad, but my mental health was so much better before. We’re also about to start trying for kids and I know I can’t do this job and be an attentive mother, so in-house does seem appealing that way. 01120
Mia Gonzaleza year agoCreatives, when does your workday *actually* end? Mine varies, but more often than not, I can’t completely log off until around 7. 01370
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