I complete a month today as a copywriter, on my first job. Here are a few things that I have learned:

  • Your day starts only 2 hours before the deadline.
  • The art guy needs medical attention, especially when under pressure.
  • The trainees are like small insects. They are there for no purpose other than dropping in when you are having your much needed snack.
  • The smokers form a gang.
  • There is ALWAYS a joker in the team.
  • No matter how much you love what you are doing, you will always crib.
  • The boss may find you talented, yet none of your work gets approved.
  • The clients don’t know English- or any other language you communicate in.
  • The clients always want things asap.
  • You come up with awesome, groundbreaking, earth shattering ideas. But in the end – the boss IS your BOSS!
  • Copywriters are always hungry. Art people are always sleepy.
  • The net is always down when you need to send in the final presentation.
  • An advertising agency cannot function without Trance music.

I think my ear is bleeding.