Having stress nightmares from new job & can’t wait to leave 😒 Joined a small agency in manager role that unlike what I was told in interviews, they’re very reactive.
- decks must be put together within 1-5 days while learning how this agency does this project, learn about client, meet them, present it.
- account managers disappear till presentation day.
- when offering solutions, I’m told this is how it’s been.
- payday is this week, still waiting to be onboarded. HR doesn’t have time 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Same. No one is around or responsive. Everyone is friendly but the work flow is erratic rather than streamlined. Little to no guidance either.

This is me. It’s been a month and a half...still no onboarding. It’s a dumpster fire and I’m getting no sleep from the constant work nightmares.

So not good for our health. Good luck on the job search, sending you all the good vibes!

Could you share what agency? Want to make sure to avoid.

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