Been director for 4MO but looking to change disciplines - is going down to Associate Director a bad move? I’d actually be making 5k more than I am as a director at another agency ...?

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Is it going to set up what you're looking to do in your career up better? If so, no shame in taking a "demotion" especially to switch disciplines

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Associate Director and Director seniority and salaries vary *a lot* across agencies in this industry. I’ve seen job posts for Director roles around $25k less than what I’m getting as a Director. Take the pay rise, drop the Title and do the work you want to do. I’m sure you’ll be back up to Director in no time :)

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And my post would make way more sense if I included my actual title of ‘Associate Director’ 🤦‍♀️

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I don't think it is a bad move. If it matters to you that much, do you need to report it in your resume? It is only 4 months. Just make it look like you were never a director.

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Nah they just offered me 5K more than I was making now so I was surprised given it’s an associate director level

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