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Hey there! As a designer who has been in the industry for 3 years…. No. I know a lot of people including myself who are mass exiting the industry. If its not for pay, work/life balance, or treatment. Its not like how it was in school unfortunately. Maybe try out another company before you give up hope! Good luck!
I’ve been in the fashion industry for 9 years. I’ve had many ups and many many downs. The best advice I’ve ever been given was to give any role a full year to find your groove.
Another piece of advice is leadership or a supervisor is never upset with you personally (although it may feel that way). They are upset with the situation and you are just the vessel giving them the information. Do not suffer in silence. If you don’t vocalize frustration or confusion they may just assume you know what you are doing to their expectation.
You are not alone. If you need help on a task or request ask your supervisor to review their expectations and timing. Let them know everything you have on your plate so they can help you to prioritize tasks.
Ask your supervisor for weekly touch bases and make sure it’s documented and a re occurring calendar invite. This way if he/she consistently cancels you have evidence to speak to and bring up in a review.
If you feel your boss is exhibiting unacceptable behavior. Document it all. Save the emails. If it’s verbal keep a journal at home and document it. Know that nothing you say to HR is ever truly confidential and make sure you have your concrete evidence prepared prior to any meeting with HR.
Show yourself compassion. You can do this! This job or role may suck right now but keep your eyes open and learn as much as you can. Remember why you started in this industry. My time as an assistant buyer prepared me for my role today. My role today will prepare me for my future role. I hope this helps
My advice (5 years in the industry, 3+ in merchandising and 2 in production/PD), is find a company and segment of the industry that works for you. I found merch to be super intense and just not suited to the way my brain works, but PD is much better for me. If a job is detrimental to your mental health, it's toxic! It's not OK that it's bringing you to tears everyday - I've been there no job is worth that! I think that now that you've been there for 6 months, it's totally fine to start looking for a new job. And like another commenter said, don't give up based on one experience- yes, there are a lot of downsides to the industry, but there are also good people out there willing to mentor you and help you to succeed. If you're open to it, you could also look into merch roles beyond apparel, like home goods!
I've been in the industry for 10 years and lead a team at a well known company. In my experience it all comes down to the company culture and your manager. Your manager can shield you from the drama or create it. The company can be toxic or not...
What do you hate about your job? Is it the day to day work or is it the people and culture?
If it is the day to day role, look for something else within the industry. You are just starting out so there's a lot of opportunity for you to explore before you get pinned and pigeonholed into a particular area within fashion.
If it is the people and culture know that that can change from department to department and also from company to company. Don't be afraid to make a switch. Companies are always looking for entry level positions to fill the ranks because turnover does happen quite often as people figure out where they want to really start their career! You've got this!