After many years in this business I haven’t been promoted beyond my current title of Senior Art Director. I recently was hired by an agency I respect, but most of my colleagues are considerably younger and outrank me. This is taking an emotional toll because I feel that if haven’t been able to move up in my career I either don’t have the needed talent or drive, or both. And now I’m in environment that reminds me that I got quite behind. Any words words if wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

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You’re not behind, you’re right where you need to be. If there’s anything I’ve learned over the last couple years is that we’re all on our own timelines, there’s no possible way that we can be behind of where we’re supposed to be, and when we’re supposed to be there. We’re not powerful enough to mess that up. The challenges and situations you have now are the stepping stones for what’s to come in your life. It can be hard, but embrace the here and now, celebrate the good things in life, and trust that everything will fall into place in the best possible way. You’ve got this! ❤️

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Thank so much for your kind words!

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Have you talked to your CD about it? It’s so annoying but sometimes we really have to push people for what we want- otherwise we get walked all over. It’s true what they say closed mouths don’t get fed. If you have and are still at the same level - maybe you could move somewhere else? Freelance? Are you sure you’re behind or are you just in an environment that isn’t supporting or serving you? If you didn’t have drive then I don’t think you would really care what title you have…but you do… don’t let other people tell you what you are.
Only you get to decide that.

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Thanks for your words and support!

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