How long has it taken everyone here to go from AAM to AM? Im sitting at a year and half and feel behind already.

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A year and a half isn’t very long. I wouldn’t say that is behind.My current AAM has a couple years in. I personally had a couple years in as well.

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It took me 2 years to go from AAE to AE. I know folks that took longer. You’re not behind

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2.5 years from AE to SAE. 1 year from SAE to AAM. 1.5 years of running my own shop. Masters degree (1 year). AM. 1 year from AM to SAM.

I’d say you aren’t behind. Every designation comes with a set of learnings and the more experience you gain (small-medium-high budgets, working across industries, line management, etc) I guess the better account person you become :)

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You are not behind. I don't anyone who went from AAM to AM in a year or less. It usually takes 2-3 years so I would say you're right on time.

Without an open slot on a client team with budget for it, it's not going to be easy.

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