So, want to work in an agency?

Oh shit. Just realised that it's been almost a month since my last post. Heh. Been busy trying to get hold of my new job at another PR agency. It's been great so far - great colleagues, great working environment, decent workload (shall not jinx this)!

Of course, there will always be the good and bad side no matter where you work, especially if you're working in an agency. Going from my previous experience, I realised that I've matured quite a bit in terms of learning how to handle stress and well... ridiculousness sometimes. It's the same ol' same ol' so far and here are a few similarities:-

1. So much work, how lah? 

How?! Working in an agency means you have to always keep this in mind - workload is heavier as you work with different parties all the time. Everyone has demands and KPIs to meet, hence, the workload and ultimately, pressuring you to work for them as though they're your only client. So if that's the case, be organised lor. Don't put off your work and if you know you have an event coming up, plan at least a month earlier with all the timeline and stick to the damn deadlines! 

2. You make no sense, sometimes...or most of the time.

Nobody gives a fuck on what's right or wrong when it comes to the way things are being done because everything boils down to own KPIs (I call this selfishness but let's leave it as it is). If you're not familiar with the industry, you basically don't know how things work. Truth is, everyone will always think they know everything inside out, especially those who are extremely hard headed. So when someone makes no sense, please freaking educate them like they're toddlers. After all, you're in an agency - you're supposed to consult. So yes, EDUCATE. 

3. You work for me, just because I pay a monthly fee to your agency. 

They say customers' always right. In this case, it seems like the client's always "right". Some are so authoritative that they want you to follow whatever they demand for, even if you know clearly it's wrong. Again, you're in an agency so if you feel this isn't right, try to talk some sense with them and reiterate your points a few more times (hopefully the information enters and sticks in their heads). At the end of the day, you should do what's best for the clients. Don't just blindly follow their orders and meet their tight deadlines while they are enjoying their lives. You need a life too! Always, always, think of this as a partnership rather than being the employees to them. 

4. Calm your tits yo. 

Everyone has their bad days so if things don't go your way, take a chill pill. Try to think of solutions and work it out. Don't whine. You can even make a joke out of their ridiculousness. Most of all, solve the problem and show them your expertise. I am not the best when it comes to calming my nerves down but I have learnt (and still learning) on how to handle unnecessary bullshit. On rare occasions, I choose to ignore entirely and just go berserk, like... "fuck this shit, I will do it my way to prove you wrong." So if really doesn't work out in the end, take it as a valuable lesson instead of being so down about it. 

Despite all these, I really love what I'm doing right now cause it's always challenging. No doubt, working in agencies are the best ways to get a grasp of everything quickly but do consider these situations that you'll face. Also, if you're not the most efficient person in the world and you can't handle crap, please think thrice to avoid giving problems to yourself, colleagues and even the clients!

Okay done, finish sharing what I want to share for the night already. Goodnight. :)

P.S. In the event it feels like I'm talking about you, perhaps you can consider changing for the better, though this is purely my personal opinion. Jangan terasa ya. :)

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