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I can count true work friendships on one hand. The other looks like this as soon as I quit ✌️

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My manager wavers between being completely disengaged or totally overwhelmed. I believe this is reflecting negatively on me. How should I go about trying to move to another team without seeming disloy… more

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First time being singled out without anyone on my team having my back, feeling very alone ☹️. Can anyone share what you did to feel better after getting thrown under the bus?

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It's Friday, we made it.

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This also goes for the SVPs with one direct report.

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Does anyone have a view on the best software stack for managing projects in design agencies? Setting up projects, Kanban style tasks, resource availability, collaboration etc. We just moved into MSF… more

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What's your most cringe inducing vendor f up?

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I can't believe this time change has thrown me for such a loop. Fielding advice for getting back on a healthy sleep schedule.

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Across industries, company culture has been replaced by layoff culture. I've never seen so much selfishness and territorial behavior in advertising as I do now (and that's saying something).

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Do you ever feel like you are perpetually behind in your career? I feel like this sentiment is widespread in advertising. Did we choose the wrong career path?
It feels like everyone outside ad land is… more

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Any podcasts to help you be a better account person? Or any other tips? Super new to agency life. Is client side really better?

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How do you "manage up" a manager who regularly gives contradicting instructions? I certainly don't want to point back at her own emails to explain why I did what I did, but do I just nee… more

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The amount of time I spent this month on completely useless box checking performance reviews for my team is infuriating. I can tell that many of them spent time and prepared for their reviews, but I have to deliver the bad news that merit raises are not available this cycle. Then HR wonders why everyone jumps ship.

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What do senior level leaders look for in an AE? Obviously the basic client skills, organization, time management, etc., but what are some tips to truly go above and beyond in this role as someone who … more

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Commission Question: how does your agency approach commission if you split a client with your boss who is a managing director? Does they get a % of organic work you sell? If you take on an older clien… more

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Has anyone ever had an AE that straight up doesn’t try or seem to care? How did you handle it?

I’ve done to do lists, the team status calls, daily check-ins, letting go, leaning in, SMART goals, harsh … more

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This Monday couldn't Monday any harder.

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What kind of screentime are you logging these days?

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How are you using AI for your account management efforts? Curious how some of you are utilizing AI in such a human-centric center of the industry.

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Me to my clock today.

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Happy Saturday, don't have too much fun!

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Happy Friday, and happy International Women's Day. I hope you've been able to reflect on the issues facing women, recognize their achievements, and spend time with those important to you.

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Me when I'm added to a meeting 15 min before and someone asks me to present.

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What’s a reasonable raise to expect when being promoted from SAE making 85k to AS in NYC?

I’m gunning for 110k given the level of responsibility I have on my account already, near-perfect performance … more

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Happy Friday, we made it (just barely). Let's take it easy on the meetings today.

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Today I learned that the person responsible for my growth and career advancement at my agency does not know that you can filter data in Excel 🙄

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I just got a job offer for $85K with non-guaranteed quarterly bonuses of 10%. The bonuses would be dependent on the production growth of the agency and they have paid out 6 of 8 bonuses these past 2 y… more

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4 years ago, this week was the last normal week of your life.
How has your career changed since then?

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Since getting laid off, I've been networking to find jobs since I keep getting rejected online. Unfortunately, the need is more for a project manager, which I do have experience in, but obviously … more

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Has anyone here transitioned from account management to a marketing role, without too much of a pay cut? Worked in digital ad sales, realized I don’t want to continue the path be an AE. Thought this would be the … more

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Hi, I need advice! I worked as an accountant in India for 5 years, after being promoted from an accounting assistant role. However, since moving to another country, I've faced challenges finding a… more

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Has anyone ever heard of Assistant Account Manager and Account Manager levels being promoted together as peer groups to the next level vs. basing the promo on the individual’s performance?

I was told … more

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How's the hiring landscape looking for account roles? This is the second time I've made it through multiple rounds of interviews only for the hiring manager to go with an internal candidate.
I suspect salary was the deciding factor. Are salary ranges shrinking?

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Sunday feeling extra scary tonight. Take care of yourselves, everyone!

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what’s everyones take on the difference between a regular Digital Marketing Manager role and a Growth Marketing Manager? What do you think it takes to succeed in a Growth role?

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How do you guys deal with a complicated coworker?
The Sr ‘client manager’ I work with is by far the worst manager I’ve ever had. Constantly belittling and reiterating I’m ‘not at her level’ which is ve… more

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To all the girl boss agencies out there

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What is the title right after “Group Account Supervisor”? I see Account director, VP, Account Supervisor or VP, group account supervisor.

Im not asking in my company but if I want to look elsewhere

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It's Friday, hang in there everyone.

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