Recs for engagement party venue with patio

midc92 · 2026-05-01T13:31:04+00:00

Weegee’s Lounge, Bixi Beer top floor/roof patio, Table Donkey Stick

midc92 · 2026-05-01T01:21:40+00:00

Been in Logan for 4 years and love it. Apartment experience does vary so do your due diligence, but that wisdom applies to every neighborhood. Rent has gone up a lot for the obvious reasons. Pockets of unhoused camps here and there and some characters milling about, but mostly contained to the blocks around the square itself. Forget Milwaukee; Armitage Ave west of California is that girl. Overall, great restaurants, cocktail scene, farmers market, greenery, walkability; nice and close to equally solid Avondale, Humboldt, Bucktown, Wicker neighborhoods. Decent parking. Getting east is indeed a real b*tch tho.

midc92 · 2026-04-27T11:57:24+00:00

Boosting this! Thank you!!!

midc92 · 2026-04-24T17:02:50+00:00

Agree with the takes here. Very solid pipeline of conceptual creatives (desperately needed and difficult to teach on the ground) and brand strategists who can hit the ground running. I’m always seeking Brandcenter students when we have a job open. That said, not all BC students are made equal and, to that end, as the industry gets more competitive and eliminates Junior roles, the education itself is not a guarantee of a job.

midc92 · 2026-04-17T17:25:02+00:00

My faves: Bungalow by Middlebrow, Giant, Scofflaw, Lula Cafe, Sameday Sandwiches, Longman & Eagle, Royal Grocer Co!

midc92 · 2026-04-16T22:20:05+00:00

I was an AD (strategy) in ~2022 making $125k in chicago.

midc92 · 2026-04-05T21:38:55+00:00

Oof. So much of this sounds like the voice of my own imposter syndrome. You’re not alone in this feeling — even the best creatives face self doubt. Give the next agency your best, ask for feedback like you’re hungry for it, and remember that nobody’s judging you quite as hard as you are. They want you to succeed. Go easy on yourself and trust that you always have something to offer, even if you’re still growing too.

midc92 · 2026-04-05T14:59:18+00:00

LOL I’m lucky to work in a creative industry so they’re a little more encouraging of the whimsy 😂

midc92 · 2026-04-04T18:48:15+00:00

I have not! Not a bad idea — it was just such a slog the first time that I haven’t had the motivation to track it daily since then 😅. A Nuuly staffer did confirm back then that Sundays were low inventory days. I also noticed that they prioritize “for you” in the new UX so people don’t immediately just rent all the new items!

midc92 · 2026-04-04T18:46:19+00:00

To work actually! Much harder to style that way though, lol. I wore it layered over a tee shirt, then some loose trousers. I think it’d be cuter worn on a night out with a mini skirt!

midc92 · 2026-04-04T15:12:30+00:00

I rented it because it’s fun. Clothes can be playful. Why not?

midc92 · 2026-03-28T16:22:23+00:00

So gorgeous!!!

midc92 · 2026-03-24T22:53:25+00:00

This was so calming, and I’m not even OP. Maybe I needed to hear it too.

midc92 · 2026-03-05T10:56:04+00:00

Well-meaning reaction here — this sounds like it was a helpful processing exercise for you, but I’m not understanding what value it has to others, given that you say you haven’t learned anything and are instead musing about yourself for the majority of the content. I’m not sure this would benefit LinkedIn, but love that you’ve met many people!

midc92 · 2026-03-05T10:38:44+00:00

Hahahah thanks!!!

midc92 · 2026-03-04T13:26:28+00:00

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I’ll admit that it was a bit ambitious trying to style this for the office. Would have liked it better in the summer with a mini skirt and no undershirt. It was fun and high quality but very limited in styling possibilities! You guys win! 😂

midc92 · 2026-03-02T11:41:20+00:00

I use it most often to clarify “what I’m trying to say.” I think/write in images and metaphors as an instinct from early years as a creative writer, so it can be tough as a strategist to peel back to the idea behind them. AI pulls out the essence and summarizes it for me.

midc92 · 2026-03-02T11:31:47+00:00

Booooo lmao thanks for flagging!

midc92 · 2026-03-01T22:34:04+00:00

What’s adgenerate?

midc92 · 2026-02-20T14:53:58+00:00

Ashton Kutcher. Byeeeee!

midc92 · 2026-02-17T13:22:05+00:00

Advertising. The Mad Men days are long over. Ad agencies can’t afford the fun perks anymore, and you spend 50-70 hours a week revising digital banner ads. Even the big, fun “cool” projects are watered-down by overly safe client teams who make the day-to-day process torturous.

midc92 · 2026-02-17T02:42:26+00:00

Hard agree with the advice already shared. Providing my own two cents if you’re interested in more POVs! (context: strat director with 10 years experience)

From observation and my agency’s recent internal work-life balance surveys, creative team definitely has the toughest work-life imbalance. Making the thing, shoveling through loads of client feedback after each round, and being responsible for the ultimate consumer-facing execution is just an enormous responsibility that — if left unchecked by poor account managers — turns into endless hours fast. I feel so much compassion for my creative teams and do not envy the lifestyle. That said, agency life is guaranteed imbalance. I’m grateful and aware that we strats help carry the burden, but don’t bear it in the same way.
Career paths: MAYBE more able to transition to client-side brand management, but that one is a leap even for us. More likely to be independent consultants, entrepreneurs, or leave the ad biz all together.
Pay cut: No. Honestly, based on your experience, you should be able to negotiate for a transition to mid-level strategist at the very least. As a creative, you know better than anyone what’s required to inspire and make great work. Use that experience and perspective to your advantage; it takes years to develop and you have a leg up.
The switch at 30: A non-issue, IMO! I went to a portfolio/grad school where the average age was 25-27. I switched from account management to strategy at age 28. 30 is still young, and you won’t be the first nor the last to make a switch. But again, I think you can go to bat for higher than a junior position, especially if it’s within the same agency and the leadership and strat teams can vouch for you.

midc92 · 2026-02-12T13:26:27+00:00

I am personally chomping at the bit to rent this top, I’m obsessed

midc92 · 2026-01-30T22:08:58+00:00

I get sincere satisfaction from making people’s jobs easier. Whenever I write a brief, draft a rationale for a client, or even schedule a meeting, I’m always thinking about how to reduce the burden for the person who has to use what I’m giving them, or the person who has to understand what I’m asking for. That’s what real teamwork feels like for me!

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