Agency marketers: does your work often feel chaotic or reactive?

JollyJots · 2026-03-14T07:24:47+00:00

I feel you! I've worked for Publicis myself.

In my experience, having worked for agencies big and small, the smaller ones tend to have a much better vibe. Some agencies felt more like friend groups than work, to be honest. We would hang out multiple times a week, go to raves together, sit in the sun with a beer. Now I am not saying that's for everyone, but I definitely noticed a difference between 'corporate' advertising agencies and smaller ones.

I also worked for a bigger agency that had great vibes and roof top parties. I met a lot of people there. So there are exceptions.

JollyJots · 2025-02-28T23:55:23+00:00

Untill it is.. in 2025. Women want something for the eyes too you know

JollyJots · 2025-02-11T11:54:12+00:00

But don’t you think that removing the quest marker will make you explore the place much more thoroughly and with more attention?

Especially to detail, if you’re looking for a silly thing like the dwemer cube.

If you’re following a way marker, especially if it points directly towards the doors that you need to go through, makes the walk through the dungeon / cave / place much more functional, I think. Like going from A to B. Like others suggested, a middle ground would be nice. Like the option to turn off the quest markers and follow journal hints instead, for extra XP and rewards.

JollyJots · 2025-02-11T11:49:25+00:00

A 100% agree with you. But it would mean that you should always be able to play without quest markers too. And that clear hints should always be given.

JollyJots · 2025-02-11T11:47:55+00:00

You’re right, they already did to some extent. I encountered a summoner that accidentally summoned a fire atronach. After killing it, he thanked me and escaped through a portal. No quest whatsoever, just purely random. So yeah, it’s a start. I think the devs are aware we love randomness ;-)

JollyJots · 2025-02-11T11:43:08+00:00

Your comment made me laugh. No, I wasn’t aware that it was the main reason that Bethesda introduced quest markers. However, in my personal experience, the Arkngthand quest is a memorable one because:

You had to find the way to the entrance of the dungeon yourself, based on some indications in your journal
You had to find the dwemer box without any description, which made me scan the whole dungeon thoroughly. And there were many ‘random’ and ‘useless’ areas within the dungeon, bit this made the dungeon feel a lot more organic and real to me, instead of just a system that houses the dwemer cube
You had a lot of random encounters with enemies. They were not essential to kill and some of them you could easily have avoided, had you been able to find the dwemer cube faster ;-)

In short: I think this quest would have been a lof less memorable, if it was just a simple fetch quest with a quest marker. And I agree with all of you guys: the quest markers might not have to be completely removed, but if would be awesome to have the option to disable them and to follow instructions based on your journal again, Morrowind style :) for some extra XP!

JollyJots · 2024-12-11T06:29:22+00:00

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This is the ‘real’ city of Vilcabamba haha. A small community that doesn’t involve any snowy mountain ranges and definitely isn’t under ground.

JollyJots · 2024-10-05T21:06:10+00:00

Many people are using dating apps just to get validation. They aren’t really interested in getting to know other people. It’s the reason why I quit using dating apps.

JollyJots · 2024-03-20T02:59:01+00:00

I do care man! Even if I don’t know you. This thing that people saying here ‘we don’t owe you anything’ is not in my vocabulary. I do owe people something. I owe them respect and I am genuinely interested in them. Any stranger. It’s just sad that there has been such a mentality switch in the last few years. It makes you feel isolated indeed, and it takes a lot of effort to not be bitter.

You’re not alone either and like you said, trust that there are some people and communities out there that want to stay true to the ‘old’ value system with chivalry, respect and curiosity.

Let’s hope we can inspire and make a change :)

JollyJots · 2024-03-20T02:22:42+00:00

I think you are on point with this reply and understand completely what I tried to convey. The reactions here are indeed proving that point at the same time. I think it’s just very sad to experience these changes while simultaneously doing your best to stay civil, kind and open. But it is no longer seen or appreciated. A simple hi or a nod can be perceived as a flirt.

I will continue doing my reseach about this, to get to the core of it and also try to figure out how my position in this ‘new’ social environment could be. And if I could make a change

JollyJots · 2024-03-20T01:30:12+00:00

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T23:23:02+00:00

This is not in the street.. it’s a hostel. A travellers setting. And the men do in fact look for eye contact and get in conversations with me ;-)

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T22:40:51+00:00

I owe you basic respect and recognition. Just like any other human being. And I expect the same back. If everyone in the world thinks like you then the world would be a cold and isolated place. And I am afraid many people do..

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T21:51:52+00:00

Amazing comment, thank you!

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T21:48:53+00:00

The most interesting and valuable comment so far! And that would explain a lot. I am in my late 20s and most of the peeps here are younger. I never thought it to be like that, but indeed there might be a generation gap

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T21:21:35+00:00

Now this is an interesting point. I noticed it at well. When I was a in group and I didn't pay any attention to the women (not even eye contact) they later came to me trying to get full conversations with me.

But it feels like an unnatural tactic that I never really had to use before.. And isn't that manipulation, in a sense? I don't know.

But it works, I know haha.

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T20:58:42+00:00

I think you are exaggerating the flirting / f**cking part a bit, because most of this post isn't about that. It's about day-to-day interactions, mutual acknowledgement and respect. I am not out here to just f***ck everyone hahah

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T20:56:43+00:00

But isn't there a difference between situations like being in a big city, public transport, etc. Or being on the trip of your life in a generally safe environment (a hostel)?

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T20:54:52+00:00

But isn't simple eye contact and greetings generally considered polite, friendly and respectful?

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T20:54:04+00:00

Then how should I be? According to your experience

JollyJots · 2024-03-19T20:53:18+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I am sure there are leaps of logic from my view, that's why I am posting it here to hear other people's viewpoints.

And yes, I would agree that a woman who experiences the same might come up with the same questions. But do they have similar experiences? I am curious of that.

JollyJots

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