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You are correct, and we are fortunate to have your feedback. We do pay for award entries- each organization charges a fee per entry for each category- it's not free. We’ve paid, entered and won many categories. We pay for these entries because we're proud of our team and their accomplishments. Not only are they talented professionals, they work hard and we believe they deserve more than their compensation- they deserve recognition from their peers. Our team and the reputation they've built attracts a wide variety of accounts, major corporations and smaller but important non-profits. These companies chose i.d.e.a not only for awards (the candy and cocktails of our industry) but for the proven ROI we bring to them (the meat, potatoes, tacos, burritos, pizza and Spaghetti Carbonara). We apologize for what appears to have been a bad experience here, and we're especially sorry for what we hope was a temporary weight gain. We promise it's a shared struggle. Again, thank you for your candid and direct feedback, and we wish you well in your career.

You're right, the advertising business sucks. The rollercoaster of advertising clients and their constantly changing whims and budgets is the nature of our business. We didn't go into accounting, manufacturing, funerals or actuarial businesses, and perhaps we should have- far more stable environments. We're in a business that challenges us to work long hours, to constantly create and innovate solutions for our clients- there's not a lot of rest, not a lot of relaxation or time to pause and reflect. This business is not for everyone- those easily frustrated by a dynamic environment are often disappointed, and despite our efforts to create a healthy workplace, we are not a match for everyone, and not everyone is a match for us. We don't like to read reviews like this- it means we not only didn't we hire properly, we didn't realize it until we had a frustrated and unhappy ex-employee. Thank you for your review- we're listening and we care about how you feel. Good luck in the rest of your career.