Would you take a title cut, for a salary increase of 20k?

In short: JR. title for 6 figures

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Titles don't mean anything in this industry, theyre all made up ego tickling nonsense. Every jackass is a vice executive chief strategy creative associate producer anyway. Money is real, take the money.

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@senior strategist 1. That’s called lying. Do you also lie on your resume?

I agree titles don’t mean all that much. But I can’t believe how many people in this business blatantly lie about their roles at previous agencies

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I’m not a big believer in titles. Never have been. I’m also a believer in investing in your professional education, so while I would take a $20k cut for an excellent experience move, I would NOT take a title hit, and presumably an experience hit, for a mere $20k. In the end, you lose because you’ve stalled your progress...but that’s just me. Eventually, your baller experience will command bigger dollars. You’re selling yourself CHEAP at $20k. Sorry.

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Yes.

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Yes

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Depends on the type of work that comes with the title.
If you're going from concepting big ideas and cool projects to resizing banner ads because of a drop in title, I'm not sure that's worth $20K

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Absolutely

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Yes, but don’t be afraid to negotiate title when you’re bargaining. If they want to hire you, they might consider scrapping the junior and still giving you the cash. Worth an ask

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Please send me the link so I can apply. We don't work for titles, we work for money and the opportunity to do cool shit.

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Hell yeah

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A junior should never be making 6 figs. Anywhere. End of story.

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Take it and put ACD on your resume/LinkedIn/portfolio

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Yes pls

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I took a title demotion for a better agency and more money. If that helps

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Titles are BS. Take the $$$

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Wait, Jr VP? Lol

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Hell yes

Is this even a question?

Yes. Years experience and what you’ve done count more.

In a heartbeat.

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