Freelancing at an agency and partnered with a full time creative who’s not doing so well. Their last partner left them and took all the good projects they were on, their team doesn’t respect them, doesn’t let them attend client meetings, etc. They’re currently sinking our projects as well. As a freelancer, do I just have to accept this position I’m in? It’s reflecting poorly on me as well. Would like to distance myself or switch it up… but… ya know… I’m a freelancer.

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Lean into your advantage as a freelancer (an outsider as involved with all the dumb office politics as you choose to be, and able to walk at any time).

You are in the best position to help this person. They may be oblivious to how they are perceived, or they may be all too hyper aware, which can only hurt their creativity and confidence.

Have a direct heart to heart and say that together you are determined to do amazing work. Inspire them. Having someone they can trust and who will back them up can make all the difference.

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That's fair. Tough spot to be in. I hope your ability and contributions will be recognized despite all this. Good luck

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Hmm… Why do I kinda feel bad for that person? 🙄

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because we are human beings <3

As a freelancer you’re just a body. If you spoke up about it I doubt you’d ever be brought back, unless you’re best friends with the ecd.

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