I was recently pulled off a team I really loved, and thought I was doing a great job on. I talked to my GCD and account team for feedback - and they all said they loved my work and working with me, but are really not impressed with my copy partner. I was straight up told that my partner is hurting my career growth.

… but nobody has told my partner this. Is this on me or my GCD to talk to my partner about this?! I’m so lost on what to do.

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I would ask to switch partners. It’s not on you, and once someone makes a bad impression it’s hard to shake off so it only hurt you on the long runZ

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This happened to me once. I was a jr. and doubled down on our partnership because we were close friends. We both got laid off later.

Id talk to gcd about how youre willing to go your own way and split if needed. Only you know how close you are to your partner and how you want to handle that convo on that side. The relationship will suffer regardless, but its up to you how much you want to let them know. Be empathetic. Be friendly.

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Rude AF to say that to you. Tell the copy partner and have them address it directly w the person who said it. I would want that chance. (Also, I am available ☺️)

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Yeah, I definitely would want to know. Appreciate the insight!

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That’s such a bs excuse I’m sorry. They can’t assign you a new copy writer? I’ve never worked at an agency where people got stuck with the same person. Time to start looking for another agency/job where your work is valued.

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This is my first agency where there’s a “locked in” partner. People seldom swap, usually someone has to leave to get a new partner. Very frustrating.

Ask your GCD for a different partner

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Some added perspective—is it possible the “problem” person is going through something in their personal life which is severely impacting their work focus.

That’s actually another reason it takes thoughtful, smart people managers to handle situations with skill, considering everyone impacted and possibilities for solutions.

The first thing to remember is that we are all people. Professionalism does not preclude an understanding of our humanness. Imagine an unimaginably painful scenario impacting this person. A concerned approach, for their welfare and success in the organization could make a huge difference in outcome, without adding insult to injury. Without significantly compounding the drama and trauma for this person, while letting the person know that concern, not a threat of termination, is the default goodwill starting point for finding a solution.

I’m sure most people would prefer working for an organization that treats people like they are valued vs dispensable, that treats their people with dignity.

The biggest question and issue is in how long this was allowed to continue as a recognized problem BEFORE the highly inappropriate, ineffective, cowardly discussion with the person’s partner.

People managing is a skill. Business success and workplace morale requires appropriate judgement for win-wins as the best foundation for compounded success in any organization.

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I guess I would ask you if you feel they are holding you back? The GCD is entitled to their opinion and you are entitled to yours. If you feel they are holding you back, get a new partner. If you feel you can grow together, then find out what the gap is the GPD is seeing and grow together.

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