I’ve been working brand side for a couple of years and am at my breaking point. The koolaid is killing my soul. My boss’s boss brought up excitedly at a meeting today that we “get to have lunch with (some semi-important person), and maybe we’ll even get to go in the board room!!” She is incredibly patronizing in every meeting. I was also passed over for a promo last year, and when I asked for feedback from the interviewers, my boss keeps “forgetting” to send it. Is it time to go back to agency??

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Don’t do it! Just get a better internal gig elsewhere- your comp, benefits and stability are likely better where you are now

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Yeah, maybe there’s another company where they don’t take themselves so seriously but still take the work seriously. I do fear the instability that’s agency side now and can’t really afford to move backwards pay wise.

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maybe. i was in a situation like that but was laid off. I still don't miss that job even a little. don't up and quit

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stay cool 👍

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Look elsewhere just not agency side this moment.

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Yes. You're clearly not happy. If you can make a move, I say go for it.

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Also, above was only one tiny example out of so many. And her subordinate is also drinking more koolaid every day. I abhor seeing this change in her too.

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