I’m quitting what I thought would be my dream job in the new year. Nothing lined up. No real plans other than to be. It’s equal parts terrifying and thrilling.

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Curious what ended up being not dreamy about it after all?

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Toxic leadership. Department leads behaving badly, gate keeping important information needed to make decisions, and constant micromanaging. I get paid well but the paycheck is not worth losing my sanity.

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Curious if you have a spouse and/or kids? Have wondered occasionally about doing this myself. But family obligations make it basically impossible.

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Your mental and physical health are the number one assets that you have - - especially as a creative. You are definitely going to need some time to heal from all of this but don’t let any of this get you down as you’re making 100% the right decision.
Been there.

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But as you are an ECD...aren't YOU leadership? Fascinating to see that leadership can't change leadership. Sorry about the dream job. :(

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Ha, yes and no. I’m leadership but not allowed to make any major decisions because of micromanagement. I’ve never had final say on anything since I started. Boss won’t allow it and it stalls the flow. Very frustrating and we’re not getting work out.

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Why dream job initially, and why turned nightmare?

Great title, great $$, nice brands to work on. But didn’t realize I was joining a really dysfunctional team who seem to be getting messier as the months pass.

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How long have you been in the current role?

Less than a year.

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