Currently a senior at a shop and have an offer to be an acd at another. The increase in salary would be nearly 30 percent and I’d get to lead a team. Yet I’m still nervous to leave. Am I stupid? Scared for the new title and responsibilities? I feel like I’m looking for reasons to turn it down I’m so unsure.

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Do it! I don't know you but I believe in you!

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Sometimes you have to do things that scare you in order to realize your true potential. Some risks are worth taking, and this seems like one of them

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It's easier to find reasons to say no than it is to say yes. Good things come from saying yes to yourself. Even if not right away. Take the job. You'll thank yourself later.

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Every creative in the world suffers from imposter syndrome. It’s normal, and you’re not stupid at all! Go forth and be amazing and just remember that that feeling isn’t because you’re not ready for it.

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If it scares you then it’s the challenge you need to grow! Do it scared, friend! You’ll learn and grow so much. They offered the position to you because they believe you can do it, so believe in yourself as well 💖

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Agreed, do it! Good advice all around In the comments above. I also love this thread because it’s what fishbowl should be, yet rarely is...Supportive and encouraging!!

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I think the fact that you're nervous means you care enough to want to do a good job and live upto the responsibilities of the title.

And that's clearly more than my current ACD has ever considered.

Do it. You'll be amazing. And I am jealous of your juniors already.

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If you care about making the work better and inspiring others to do their best, go for it. Figure the rest out later.

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I’m in a really similar spot (tho obviously I’m not a creative and it will be a change in industry for me, moving to PR/comms). If you have the time, it may help you to talk to a career coach who can help you map your path to what you want. The orientation of jobs as stepping stones to your goals (rather than leaving behind my friends, projects, and hard-earned reputation for the terrifying unknown) was very helpful to me. Even if you don’t have time before giving an answer, could be a helpful tool to start out your new job on the right foot. Wishing you so much success!

The money is a big part. But, what about the work / accounts? Will one lead to more opportunity than the other on that front?

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