About to start a new strat gig at a new agency that will be totally different from my last (category/management/role). Anyone have any first day advice or tidbits to ease the nerves?

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Snag a copy or pdf of the book First 90 Days. It’s an excellent reminder (most people know the basics but forget in the moment) of what to consider in taking on new roles at any level: make friends, consider the politics, get things done, lead up, etc. There is no one way to do it or not, except not walking in and making an ass of yourself. No one likes a jerk, regardless of title or skill. Good luck

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@Partner1 is bang on. The first 90 days is critical. ALSO, not often discussed or publicized...but the first person (other than HR or you team) who approaches you and wants to give you the scoop on the place , take you to lunch and is beyond helpful is the company nut, gossip, political cancer or all three. I’m a senior person at my Agency and I watch with amazement as I see this unfold before my eyes with each new hire. Comical actually. Now go kick ass at your new gig and congratulations.

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OM1: that is so fucking true.

I tend to mostly ignore new people aside from niceties, until they do/say something interesting g

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