i don't really like working with my AD partner but i don't want to move teams or switch agencies. been working together for about 1.5 yrs now. what do i do? am i stuck?

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You move on, internally or to another agency. Rip that bandaid off, life is too short.

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👆 This. Unless your partner leaves on their own accord, there’s no other option.

“Get busy livin’.” Or get busy dyin’.”

—- Red (Shawshank Redemption)

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Your partner has the potential to make or break your career. Don’t kid yourself. If it’s not right, you’ve got to switch partners one way or another.

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Talk to your partner about wanting a change. They may feel the same way about you.

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Is there anything specific? Have you tried to talk about some pain points in a candid manner? Sometimes it could show you a different struggle or angle on this situation.

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Talk to your partner and let them know how you feel. It might be mutual, or it might not, but please respect them enough to be straight with them. I’ve been on both sides of splitting up, and felt really blindsided when it happened to me, especially since my manager lied about why because he was trying to avoid conflict. It just made it that much worse when I found out the truth months later.

Then, as a team go to your CDs and see what can be done about switching things up. That’s how I wish it had went down, both the time I was surprised, and the time I decided I needed a change.

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From my experience, you’re stuck until one of you switches teams or agencies.

I just requested a partner change after 2 years and my agency obliged! Isn’t the first time it’s happened with a team at my shop too, doesn’t hurt to ask your manager

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