Hey guys, I'm a passionate PM (only around 2.5 years of experience so far) still trying to figure out what industry i want to be in. Currently, i am in advertising but i don't think it's for me. I've been feeling very unfulfilled and thinking of leaving, but I've only been at the company 4 months. Would job searching so soon into a new job be a red flag? Would also love to hear from PMs in different industries and what you like/dislike about it.

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I wouldn’t care so much about whether it’s a red flag or not. If you’re not happy to go somewhere else.

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The point of life is to be happy

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4 months sounds to me like you gave it a 90-day trial plus an extra 30 for good measure to be sure it was the right fit. Don’t sweat it.

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6 years here. 3 places I’ve worked. One only a year. My current 9 months (thinking of leaving) It’s common these days and it isn’t something held over your head anymore. If you aren’t happy look elsewhere

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I love the client side. Left healthcare after burnout. Ad agencies I enjoyed as well. I had the same issue even though I enjoyed my agencies. After I pivoted to the client side. I never looked back. Work life balance without a pay cut. Interviewing right now hopefully I can maintain it. Don’t see myself going back to an A.A. Every recruiter has me down as No pharma lol. You gotta keep pivoting. Good luck.

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You can start looking now, and just be prepared to have a reason to explain why you left your current role so soon!

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