Anyone switch careers after 10+ years? I’ve been in advertising (account management) and now have a salary and title I’m decently happy with.. but I’ve always wanted to be a producer. Current situation (not TBWA) is toxic, so I’m thinking it’s time to pursue something new.

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i came from music after 10 years.

as long as you set yourself up in advance, it’s the PERFECT opportunity to jump career paths. nobody (recruiters) will question it (because covid).

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An account person wanting to be a producer? Next you’ll tell me creative is right for you...😉

Seriously though, why production? A good producer has a roster of vendors that they’d trust for any given project, and that roster comes from years of building relationships. Not saying it can’t be done, but I’m curious what’s drawing you to the role.

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I had a friend move from account to be a producer. She was well liked within the agency and they wanted to keep her so they let her take on more and learn when they were doing TV. Eventually, she switched departments and took a lower title (I don’t know if her salary was impacted). Worked out great.

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I was on the account side for 8 years before moving into production at the same agency. I took a pay cut Initially but knowing my way around the agency and knowing the clients/teams I was working with helped ease the transition. I don’t know if I’d try to move agencies at the same time unless you’re willing to take the entry level pay that comes with starting over - might be worth seeing what your current office is willing to consider, at least in the short term. In the meantime, start talking to producer friends/colleagues and start reviewing the rosters of production companies — check out their work, start thinking about what makes someone’s work good or better than others, see what you like and don’t, etc. Good luck!

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I transitioned from designer to digital marketer to producer. I blame the recession but it kinda feels like a natural path in hindsight. I don’t think the transition you want is impossible and could work for the right person

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