I’ve been an AAM for over 3 years, while being at my current agency for almost 2. I’ve been trying to advocate for myself for a promotion for a while but no movement, even with positive reviews and keeping up with my growth plan. At my current agency, I’ve also had 3 managers (all white, on separate projects I’ve been on since I started) each get promoted. I have a lot of anxiety because I can’t tell if I’m actually not performing well, or am just being continuously overlooked. Any thoughts?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

3 years and no promotion at the junior level is a long time. Anything over 2 feels unnecessarily long if no performance issues have come up. Is your agency on a hiring / promotion freeze? If not, it’s time to look elsewhere. AAE to AE, even AE to SAE shouldn’t be that big of a request. If you have to fight this hard now, you’re not in a supportive environment.

like

Thanks so much for your time and your words! I kinda needed some extra confirmation that there’s some wackiness going on. There are ppl that leave and come back to my agency too for similar reasons to what I voiced. I’m not sure how quickly I can make any moves but I’ll try to press harder for myself in the meantime.

Have any of your managers said why you’re not being promoted despite the positive reviews?

Take it from someone who made the jump to another agency after being stuck at entry level for more than 2 years: prioritize yourself. You have the skills to succeed elsewhere. Go get an offer, see if your agency will match, and if not, LEAVE. You deserve it, I believe in you!!

Maybe it's just time to look for an AE or SAE position elsewhere. A good junior account is a hot commodity in a lot of big agencies.

Related Posts

I’m an immigration paralegal but I have an MA in human rights. I’ve been working at my org for 2 1/2 years but I don’t see an upwards growth for me unless I go to law school but that is really expensive and it’ll take a few years. I’ve tried to seek promotion to Senior paralegal but I’ve been told I don’t have enough experience. Does anyone have any advice on what organizations may be interested in hiring someone with my experience?

like

Guys/ Gals.. care to share Director Level salary range with Salesforce functional certifications? Doing generalist engagements and looking to switch to Salesforce functional specializations

I work in tech for Morgan Stanley and my ED said an mba would be a good idea. Working full-time what is the best and most respected online mba program out there??

like

Is anyone else's agency transitioning towards a dual search and social team? Everyone at my agency has recently underwent a transition to be trained in both search and social. Thoughts?

Have any of you done think tank work? How does it differ from academia?

like

I do ERP Advisory type work within PwC DRS. How can I move to PwC Advisory ?

Hi I’m currently in a ICU position. I have less than a year under my belt but I want to transition into aesthetics or plastics as an RN. Does anyone have any advice or opportunities for RNs in the Miami / Broward county area ?

like

I am a customer consultant and I am now really stressed out due to covid, I want a change in my life trying to learn aws. Preparing for SAA-C02 i need some help with practice exam and also on a decision of which stream to proceed with now Devops or sysops.
Any leads much appreciated.

like

Third year international arbitration associate. Have been working in a small boutique firm in Paris since I was sworn in. Can I make my way into Big Law or is too late at this point?

like

Any advice for an accomplished EP looking to go from agency side to Direct-to-brand? How can I be considered? Short of looking up all the Brands websites or on LinkedIN? TIA!

Anybody use the Boson practice exams to prep for CISSP? Is it worth it?

like

Hi,

Letter mentions progression from grade 3 to grade 4, but at the beginning of the month SM said he is suggesting my name for promotion. Now that it's mentioned as progression in the letter, promotion is out of scope? Or can it change from progression to promotion before feb 4 announcement?

like
like

What companies would be best for a software engineer who is a new grad and why? I am particularly interested in growth opportunities and total compensation.

like

Outside of HBS and GSB, any other programs good for post-MBA career in VC? Haas?

like

Got an opportunity as a BDR at Klaviyo. Does anyone have past experience here that can share light on company culture, compensation, and growth opportunities?

like

Infosys or CGI? Both are offering 2*YOE only.. Which would be good for 10+ Years experienced?

like

I have CPA and am thinking about getting another certification. CFA may be too difficult for me. Would CFP a better and useful certification to get that will add value to you on resume/job?

like

Hello guys..

I have got offer from Deloitte support services usi for banglore location

Yarachum anga work panringla.. please help me to understand it's growth..

Actually i need chennai location. HR is not giving stating that it's not fully functional

Can I transfer easily next year?

like

Hi guys, Just want to know about Fujitsu. I was not able to get much details . I'd appreciate if someone could give a detailed review on work culture, Work life balance, growth and projects. Thanks in advance. Fujitsu

like

More Posts

Hi I am Bussiness analyst having experience of 1.5years currently with axtria... How much I can expect. I am iift graduate with btech in computer science

like

What companies would be best for a software engineer who is a new grad and why? I am particularly interested in growth opportunities and total compensation.

like

Dear All,

Can i have few likes to activate Dm please!

likesmart

Hi Chicago fish – I’m relocating from the UK next year. Would love any city tips/relocation advice/general advice please 😊 Thanks.

like

Hi Fishes, If i extend my doj will it affect my joining bonus in ibm. Because in offer letter its mentioned as on or before doj. Thanks in advance IBM

When an injury happens at a franchise, do you always include the franchisor in addition to the LLC that owns the location when sending a demand letter? If it’s a very large corporation (say a hotel chain), how do you choose which corporate entity to name?

like

Any tips for Microsoft project manager interview? Possible questions/scenarios to be prepared for? Would be for dynamics implementations.

like

Hi fishes,
I got offer from CTS. But Hr is asking to provide form16 or pf statement for all my previous companies, else my background check will fail. Is it true?
I can provide these for my current company, but difficult to get for earlier ones, since it's been almost 10 yrs I have left them. I have written to hr of previous companies but no response yet.
I told CTS HR that I have experience letter, relieving letter, salary slips , bank statement, but she says it's not enough. Any thoughts pls?

like

Has anyone had something “slightly less urgent” dragging on their to do list for months and finally got it done? I feel so relieved and fulfilled and ready to celebrate.

like

Any recommendations for firms that do Salesforce CPQ implementation?

likesmart

Is bell curve still in CTS ? My manager called me and said he's gonna give me 3rd becoz of that.

like

How much do you earn as a Senior UX designer? Please include year of experience, and any bonus/other compensation included. Thank you!

likehelpful

I was offered a part time Internal Audit Sox Lead role for $70/hour. It’s a remote role, perm with benefits and I’m very excited for it. They offered me the exact amount that I asked for, and now I’m wondering if I did not ask for enough. I’ve never had a company offer me exactly what I asked for. Thoughts? Have I short changed myself?

like

How do you as a leader of a team effectively manage when it requires you to ask your team to fulfill unrealistic demands? Serious question. Like when you have to authentically push folks and carry a team forward while also feeling that they are being exploited in a ridiculous situation of attempting what’s been asked.

likehelpful

Those with WFH allowances (payment for hybrid working setup) what’s the best purchase you’ve made? Tempted to get a standing desk or second monitor

like

Guys I am having offer of Accenture 23lpa and tcs 21lpa...which company should I join....??

like

I’m in a great agency and have a great job, but I’m in a not so great city. I’m bored, surrounded by old people, the city isn’t diverse, and I’m far away from family.

Would it be crazy to leave?

like

I'm moving back to blighty, want to be commutable to London. Need a family home, yard for dog, etc, where would you go if you could? Max £400k for a house, good schools. I used to live in the southeast but priced out and feeling overwhelmed with narrowing down. Thanks!

like

Going through LAX on Thursday around 5pm if anyone is "in the area" and wants to meet for a drank in the terminal. Flying out Sunday at 5pm if that works too!

like

Looking for 2 positions in NJ: 1) Commercial litigator with 1-3 years experience - pay $185,000-$200,000; 2) Labor and Employment Attorney 4-6 years of experience pay $220,000-$250,000. Please contact me if your or anyone you know is interested.

like

Additional Posts in Minorities in Marketing

Does AdColor offer anything for those over 35 years old, as far as career growth? Anyone know?

like

Feeling so defeated.
Again.

Had to exhale that.

like

Do you think winning awards help you get better positions? I feel like people barely see the awards I've won on my resume. It's more discussion about my experience.

like

Just found out someone reporting in to me has a higher salary. Has this happened to anyone else?

like

The same weekend Black Panther comes out, I'm being asked to replace all the dark skinned people in the cast with white people.

Any Chinese Creative here? Copy/Art? Or CD level and up? Been working for 6 years and I am the only Chinese Creative at every single place I’ve worked.

like

💼October Job Thread!

Please drop any openings or opportunities that you know of in the comments below!

Help another user 🤝

like

Anyone have advice for mid 30s professional with experience in film and photo. Looking to pivot to f/t agency? Not a huge social networker and might need some help with my resume.

Looking for a senior creative team and creative director or group creative director at Argonaut. Know anyone?

likeuplifting

The last black-ish episode makes me sad.

like

I'm irked whenever I'm in a meeting and my strategist and AE's refer to black Americans as "AA's" I'm bugged every. single. time.

like

I'm not perceived as meek in Asia but when i moved to NA my reviewer told me I am. He told me to be more confident & cited some coworkers (all white)Now im getting crappy jobs because of my 'meekness'

like

Was chatting with a CD at my agency and he mentioned that it’s harder for a middle age white guys like him to get a good job right now because agencies are hiring more woman and POC CDs. God that was uncomfortable. People are so not self-aware. Saying that to a minority. Really?? I bet it’s still easier for white men to get more offers than me. 🤦‍♂️

like

What does your ideal agency look like? Who's in charge? What kind of clients does it have? What policies do they have that make it the best place to work?

Most challenging experience as a minority in the business? Underestimated? Pigeonholed? Feared?

like