Coming up on 5 years in the industry. Do you think it looks bad to have not been promoted to a senior/ACD title by now?

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Good lord. You are just on the cusp of senior territory. If you’re not an ACD by 10 years in I would start getting worried. But ultimately it’s not about the years. It’s about the work you produce.

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Nah. Theres even immigrants who had to demote themselves to get their foot in the door so you good.

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No, you’re fine

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Be happy you are employed.

Sheesh

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This is comment is so gross. The current job market should not diminish a person’s ambition. OP should not be worried about not being ACD, but that has nothing to do with how quote unquote grateful they should feel to be employed at all.

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I’m 9 years in and I have no idea what I’m doing.

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I promise that no one else is paying attention except for you

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After 5 years, I think it matters more where you work - who you are surrounding yourself with and being inspired by / learning from - than titles.

I've met a lot of people with big titles who got them at the wrong places. Focus on good work. The rest will take care of itself.

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Just focus on coming up with better ideas than people with those titles and you’ll get there naturally.

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You need way more experience before you become an ACD. Don’t be a title chaser.

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5 years isn’t enough time to hit ACD. Not solidly, anyways. 10 years is way more accurate.

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No

Why haven't you been promoted to Senior / ACD by now, though?

Thanks for the advice everybody:)

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