Feeling a lot right now. I didn’t get promoted this cycle and I didn’t expect to feel so hurt/disappointed. I have a baby and even with childcare and a supportive spouse, things have been really hard. I haven’t been feeling overly ambitious, but I am a high performer on the best accounts. Was told we need to grow first, but we never do. A new job sounds terrifying and I would be giving up a permanently remote role. I haven’t always felt supported here but I don’t know where I even would be.

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Been here ~3 years. Had my baby in the middle. I do feel like the “new mom” effect set me back. Lots of turnover and varied leadership. I’m mostly going through my emotions so I can make a clearer decision / have coherent thoughts.

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Had a similar experience in my last role. Didn’t want to leave and was afraid to start a new job remotely. But, I ultimately realized that I couldn’t continue to invest my time in growing at an agency that wasn’t going to help me advance my career. I was more afraid of complacency than the unknown.

I left. Haven’t regretted it.

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Posted something similar a few weeks back. It’s so frustrating. Here for solidarity as I don’t have an answer yet, but I keep forcing myself to remember what success means to me right now. For me (and could be very different for you), that’s a combination of being challenged, feeling like I’m performing well, being present for my kid/husband, being healthy and actually feeling some balance for the first time in years. Trust me, there are weeks that I feel none of this. Will continue to go for the promotion, but working with what I have right now is actually pretty good. It’s so hard though, especially when you know you deserve more. ❤️

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There’s more and more remote work. I love the remote option in the job section of LI. Keep an eye open for new opportunities!

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I feel like I could have written this. Ultimately no agency in LA that I came across could see the value of a working mom and appreciate efficiency and flexible work hours. Being in the office at 6pm always mattered more than doing great work. I went client-side and have zero regrets. I did it 6 mo before the pandemic and I cannot imagine being at an agency thru this time. You are not alone. Hang in there and make decisions for your family not your job. The job will work itself out. Always does.

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Also, don’t be too hard on yourself. Being a Mom is hard work, child care or not.

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