At an agency, what’s a normal amount of time to go from midlevel to senior?

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5 years

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This is about right.

yeah and let it happen

Some damn fool saw potential in me and I went from a 2 year junior to a senior in one move. I was beyond unprepared and the mistakes I made there fucked me for years.

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It really cannot be overstated how much raw experience matters. especially for copywriting, where the job becomes more about client-facing negotiation and social communication the higher you get. Talent will get and keep you hired, but it’s those soft skills - when to push, when to brake, what to anticipate, what to listen for, how to handle yourself - that separate seniors from mid level.

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3 years if smart and talented, 5-6 years average

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