Comments on: Advertising: Job or Lifestyle?

By: Alexandra Schmitt

Alexandra Schmitt — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:14:54 +0000

It’s weird how things seem to work out. When you’re growing up, you have dreams and aspirations to accomplish wonderful things and believe (as you should) that nothing and no one will stop you from attaining those things. Somewhere along the line, however, the drive and fire seems to dim if not burn out. I hate that it’s the case for so many people and it makes me happy to see those who refuse to settle. I love the idea of working as an art director in an advertising agency but won’t stop searching for a job until I find one that will allow me to make a difference in peoples’ lives through my advertising work. I refuse to sit at a desk in front of a computer for the rest of my life unless it truly benefits others. Thanks for sharing your post!

Best, Alexandra

By: Zachary Haines

Zachary Haines — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 19:21:13 +0000

Studying art direction, not copy, but the beautiful thing about this post is that it can apply to any path. Really glad you got this out of your experience at LevLane. It’s super important for everyone to understand that there is life and work not work is life. All of the experiences you are a part of outside of the Agency is what shapes and creates the great ideas. Very well said.

By: Sharon A. Bryant

Sharon A. Bryant — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 20:44:26 +0000

I think this piece is beautiful and inspirational. It gives hope to all copywriters including myself. I remember one time I told my creative writing for fiction class that I was a copywriter and they all felt badly for me. They told me that I should use my writing for more than the low-down business of advertising. However, I told them that as long as I write I will be happy and I will never stop writing to pursue bigger dreams than a life full of “direct mailers.” This post just affirmed that I’m not the only copywriter with this dream and that it is possible. I hope all of copywriters fulfill our writing aspirations, whatever they may be.

-Best Wishes,
Sharon A. Bryant