Anyone switch out of an agency account director role to something else that has better work life balance and equal or better pay?

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I took a hefty pay cut in exchange for a better work-life balance. I started as an agency brand account manager. Agency account director was too stressful for me.

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I would say it's definitely worth it if you need a better work-life balance. Someone on my team did this, and they seem happier and more relaxed in life. Sometimes you've got to do what's best for you.

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One of my former colleagues switched to a client side account management role. He said that he was tired of the long hours and the constant pressure to meet deadlines. Wanted a job where he could have more control over his own time and where he could focus on building relationships with his clients.

I switched from tech consulting to account management for better WLB, didn't take a cut in pay but haven't seen any dramatic raises since the change.

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