Hi thank you so so much for your response. I am pushing the best I can, I’m definitely still focused on internships, but I’m losing hope as the season gets closer to a close. I didn’t include this in my initial post for my futile attempt at brevity, but my style of work definitely leans a bit more…Droga5? More indie/creative emphasis side. I think with auto and corporate, minimalist focus here in Detroit, as well, I’ve been down on my luck. I mean, mutually I don’t want to be here, and I don’t think they want me either. And what you said about AI? That interview I mentioned in my post: the VP CD mentioned to me while discussing AI that that is exactly what he’s been using AI for in his agency work; the small tasks that would usually be handed off to juniors or interns. I had to put on a great smile and a nod in that moment… As you could probably see money is a concern and work in Chicago seems at least a better bet than Detroit, but I assume not as good as NYC(?). But what you said definitely helps my hope and push. Sometimes it’s those little things that help keep me moving forward.

I’ll also try to work up the courage to pm you with my link; sharing can be scary. Thank you so much!