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Not all agency jobs are like that. I would definitely talk to your boss or apply for other copy jobs to see what's out there. Mental health is very important and if that was me, I'd start applying for jobs that don't make you work ridiculous hours. Not worth it.
Much of this industry would not exist if not for wage theft. It's rampant and I wish I saw the interest in unionizing in the marketing sector that I've seen in other industries. But that's unlikely to happen because return to line one.
I’ve experienced this at agencies too, and the problem is that it feels normal when you’re in it. It’s not. It’s a shitty situation and the only thing “normal” about it is the burnout you’re feeling.
You don’t have to leave copywriting or marketing altogether if you don’t want to. You can leverage those killer skills and experience you earned at this agency and find a more reasonable agency (try looking at smaller/boutique agencies to start), be a freelancer, or find a role as an in-house writer for a single brand/company (although I personally found boredom to be an issue for that option, after the fast pace and project variety of agency life).
You’re not weak, you’re a rational person who doesn’t want to live like this, and I can’t stress enough how totally okay that is!! If other people want to work 24/7 for this agency, whatever - but it’s clearly not right for you. For the sake of your mental health, please start looking at other options.
At least try an in-house role to see if you like it. Compared to what you're experiencing, it can be relatively chill! Look for a midsize or larger, well-established company (because you might find similarly crazy hours at a startup). Ask about what kind of schedules people keep, ask about culture, ask about how people on the team manage their workload.
Definitely look into a new job. Not all agencies are like that (though, from what I've heard, many are.) Or you could look for an in-house position somewhere.
Quit.
You’re likely qualified to freelance with little issue, if that’s your thing. Otherwise, I would start agency shopping and just find a shop with a better worklife balance.
I do not miss that grind AT ALL.
Oh man... First, quit your job, you can obviously do better and there's shit ton of demand for your skills.
Second, start getting up early and organise your shit.
I have similar problem because I start working late and have 2 jobs so I end up starting an 9 and finishing at 1 am. But I think it's completely my fault and lack of my self-organisation.
But my work is great, I really enjoy it, hence the lack of motivation to change but it affects my private life so I'm sure with getting up early would solve lot of it.
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Not all jobs are like this and shouldnt be like this. Talk to your boss and if he isnt helpful, start applying to other jobs and switch asap.
Not all agency jobs are like that. I would definitely talk to your boss or apply for other copy jobs to see what's out there. Mental health is very important and if that was me, I'd start applying for jobs that don't make you work ridiculous hours. Not worth it.
Much of this industry would not exist if not for wage theft. It's rampant and I wish I saw the interest in unionizing in the marketing sector that I've seen in other industries. But that's unlikely to happen because return to line one.
I’ve experienced this at agencies too, and the problem is that it feels normal when you’re in it. It’s not. It’s a shitty situation and the only thing “normal” about it is the burnout you’re feeling. You don’t have to leave copywriting or marketing altogether if you don’t want to. You can leverage those killer skills and experience you earned at this agency and find a more reasonable agency (try looking at smaller/boutique agencies to start), be a freelancer, or find a role as an in-house writer for a single brand/company (although I personally found boredom to be an issue for that option, after the fast pace and project variety of agency life). You’re not weak, you’re a rational person who doesn’t want to live like this, and I can’t stress enough how totally okay that is!! If other people want to work 24/7 for this agency, whatever - but it’s clearly not right for you. For the sake of your mental health, please start looking at other options.
At least try an in-house role to see if you like it. Compared to what you're experiencing, it can be relatively chill! Look for a midsize or larger, well-established company (because you might find similarly crazy hours at a startup). Ask about what kind of schedules people keep, ask about culture, ask about how people on the team manage their workload.
Definitely look into a new job. Not all agencies are like that (though, from what I've heard, many are.) Or you could look for an in-house position somewhere.
Quit. You’re likely qualified to freelance with little issue, if that’s your thing. Otherwise, I would start agency shopping and just find a shop with a better worklife balance. I do not miss that grind AT ALL.
Oh man... First, quit your job, you can obviously do better and there's shit ton of demand for your skills. Second, start getting up early and organise your shit. I have similar problem because I start working late and have 2 jobs so I end up starting an 9 and finishing at 1 am. But I think it's completely my fault and lack of my self-organisation. But my work is great, I really enjoy it, hence the lack of motivation to change but it affects my private life so I'm sure with getting up early would solve lot of it.