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Yes, man.
Yes. Especially in account.
If you want to stay an Account Exec forever, then yes that’s what they need. If you want to grow and move up, you have to speak up when you disagree with your superiors but provide them with the rationale for why based on your knowledge or past experiences. As an AE you have the benefit of being more involved in the day to day and the details, so use that perspective to your advantage.
I worked for a few years at a creative agency where leadership expected and promoted an environment where everyone was challenged. They had a reputation to protect and everyone had a responsibility to speak their mind.
Making shit happen and always saying yes are very different :)
OF COURSE.
Advice would be to move agencies, develop unique (but invaluable) skills, or get out of advertising.
100%. Walk away. That's a cultural issue that will not change, and it will do nothing for your career.
If they were I feel like I would have gotten fired four years ago.