I’m a first generation professional and have been in this industry for only a few years. Anyone have an suggestions for dealing with discouragement and burnout? It’s been challenging trying to maintain career optimism and figure out my career with little guidance while also trying to be an encouragement to burnt out colleagues when I’m already feeling weary.

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A couple things to keep in mind:

- advertising is exceptionally bad about treating junior employees poorly. It gets way better as you move up in rank. I was so discouraged when I started out because I just thought I was never going to enjoy working or be good at a job, then i got promoted and realized, oh I actually like this biz, I just don’t like having to do all the grunt work myself! You just have to put in the time at the bottom before you can see that.
- I think everyone in the world is burnt out right now. Hang in there. Take some comfort knowing you’re not alone in this very valid feeling.
- Remember that, as Christians, our lives aren’t about advertising (thank God, am I right??) and God has a plan for you and a reason he put you there in the first place. Start each day by asking him to show you your real purpose for bring there, who you can encourage, and what you can do for others.

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Thank you! I will remind myself of that daily.

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Dm me. I’ve been in your shoes.

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You can also dm me happy to lend any support or guidance I can. Hang in there.

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Also, remember agencies are different. Not every agency (and their atmosphere) is the same.

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This is very true. Even seen differences between accounts as well.

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