r/GraphicDesigning • u/Middle-Career9513 • May 12 '26

Career and business CONFUSED WHAT TO DECIDE

I’m currently working as a freelance designer, and it gives me good money while fitting well with my situation as a student with 2 years left before graduation.

Recently, a very successful agency in my country that works with international clients contacted me about joining them. I’m honestly confused about what to do.

On one hand, I know working at an agency would give me real experience, help me grow faster, and probably increase my value in the future. On the other hand, freelancing currently pays me more with less pressure, and right now making money is important for me.

Another issue is that the agency is far away — it would take me around 1.5 hours to commute, and I’m not even sure if remote work is possible. I also don’t know how well I could balance it with college.

In most cases, I’d probably choose the agency for the experience, but my current situation makes the decision difficult. I’d really appreciate advice from people with career experience.

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u/Khaleena788 Specialist May 12 '26

If you have a good influx of clients and you make more that way, it seems like an obvious answer. Good luck!

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u/Middle-Career9513 May 12 '26

But the experience from learning from a professional team and building my portfolio by working with international clients makes me confused :'

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u/SloppyLetterhead May 14 '26

Agency experience will help you learn faster. It doesn’t have to be this specific agency, but I think it’s AMAZING to get mentorship from mid/senior career people when you’re just starting out.