If you are working at an agency that makes you miserable, is toxic, no pay growth in two years... would you jump ship to an agency you’re not excited about that offers way better pay? This is my sitch and this new role is a senior role (huge chance for growth) but I’m SO tired of agency life, the overwork and trying to move in house. I’ve heard from recruiters brand jobs are pretty quiet right now. Should I accept this offer?

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You should be jumping every 3 years or so if you don't get a promotion/raise. That's how you market correct your income. Your agency won't do that for you, it's in their best interest to pay you as little as possible obviously.

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Yes, I'd jump. But if it is a senior role, make sure you have a team at the new agency to support you or have the ability to influence hiring and get support. Some places have no problem giving you a nice title but you are still grinding every day. You need a different role, with a strong team that you can rely on, so you can focus on new aspects of your new job.

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This is really great advice, thanks!

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I would. If you eventually want a brand job, this new more senior role would you make you more attractive. It’s your stepping stone on the path to where you eventually want to go. Why aren’t you excited about this agency?

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I guess I was hoping to go in house and am burnt out from working at agencies the last five years. And dealing with many clients at once and requests to work crazy hours all the time. I get your point, perhaps I need to see this as a stepping point and it will at least get me into a new environment that may be better for my mental health.

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I did and love my new agency so much more. I was expecting to stay here only for a few months while I job searched, but I plan to be here for awhile

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I’d say yes to anything that helps me get out of a toxic place. Even if it’s just for a year, getting out of a miserable place, even if it’s for an unexciting one, is a step in the right direction. Pay and title bump doesn’t hurt at all!!

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Yes, jump.

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As account side I’d say hell yes jump.

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