I’ve been an account manager for over 5 years now, managing everything from small startups to Fortune 500 clients, and I’m starting to think about what’s next. I like the relationship side of the role, but the constant context-switching and pressure are wearing me down. I’m torn between specializing or pivoting into something adjacent like marketing or ops. Has anyone made a move like this? What helped you decide your next step?

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