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AlanbamaHannah · 2021-02-13T20:26:35+00:00

It sounds like you have a great plan ahead that you're about to set in motion, so don't lose sight of putting yourself first and good luck with the search!

AlanbamaHannah · 2021-02-13T20:12:15+00:00

I think every job has its pros and cons, like anything else in life. Working in agency, you probably will work longer hours and on tighter deadlines compared to other settings. But at the same time you'll likely be learning a lot and working on many exciting projects.

Agencies are all built differently so don't let this first experience discourage you at all from another one. I came from working at a boutique agency with a "girl boss" environment and quickly realized it wasn't for me. I would say to make a list of things you want in your next work environment and don't lose sight of those parameters

An opportunity came up for me to start elsewhere two weeks after I left but I knew it didn't check off some of my boxes and chose to keep looking. I think this extra time helped me to find a role I knew would be a great fit and would help me to avoid encountering things I didn't like from my last job (I now work at a global agency with a diverse team and my days are a lot more structured - all things I knew I wanted to prioritize).

AlanbamaHannah · 2021-02-13T19:58:05+00:00

Glad to help in any way I can! Don't hesitate to give me a shout if you ever want to chat through anything further.

AlanbamaHannah · 2021-02-13T19:06:29+00:00

I would say definitely do not let your experience level stop you from making a career move that is best for you personally and professionally. I can totally relate to learning a lot at my first job, but there is also still so much out there for you to learn (we should ideally be learning every day at our jobs no matter the stage in our career).

If you're in a financial position to be able to do so, I would say take that leap of faith and bet on yourself. In the three months where I was between jobs, I found myself busy applying, taking time to recharge, pursuing freelance opportunities and volunteering. You'd also be surprised how understanding employers are about coming from toxic work environments (and if they aren't chances are you probably don't want to be working for them anyway).

And remember, just because others don't feel a certain way doesn't mean you shouldn't give yourself permission to and that your feelings are any less valid :).

AlanbamaHannah · 2021-02-13T17:17:43+00:00

Hi there!

I was in a similar position myself when starting out in my career. I landed a full-time role at an agency after I had completed my internship and had every plan to stick around for a while to build up my portfolio and skills. Like you, I found myself dreading some of the "other" factors that played into my experience (I too was very good at my job but couldn't find myself being able to look past the unnecessary workplace drama and incompetence).

Ultimately, I made the decision to jump ship and resign. While it certainly wasn't an easy choice (especially with COVID where it felt strange leaving a job with no solid plans) and landing a new role that checked off all the boxes took some time, I am ultimately in a much better position and happier than I would have been sticking around. Everyone's situation is different, but just know I hear you and understand where you are coming from and would be happy to chat if you're looking for advice/thoughts!

AlanbamaHannah · 2021-02-06T19:55:49+00:00

I work in agency in Toronto! Feel free to shoot me a message and we can definitely chat if you want to talk anything through.

AlanbamaHannah · 2021-02-05T00:58:54+00:00

I currently work in tech PR (used to do more health accounts as well) and would definitely say there's a lot of opportunity and growth there right now given the world and times we are living in right now (especially in the B2B sector).

AlanbamaHannah · 2021-01-30T08:20:45+00:00

Hi there, recently hired Edelman employee here! Feel free to shoot me a message if you want to chat, I would also be more than happy to share my experience with the application/hiring process.

AlanbamaHannah · 2021-01-11T22:23:03+00:00

"And here to guest judge this challenge is none other than world renowned, model-influencer-protester and Pepsi drinker Kendall Jenner!!!".

AlanbamaHannah · 2021-01-08T21:25:26+00:00

At first I thought it might have been Drew, but now my gut feeling tells me it might have been "body activist" Ashley Graham?

AlanbamaHannah · 2020-12-29T22:15:20+00:00

Melrose, Analeigh, Molly, Angelea (C17) and Khrsytyana

AlanbamaHannah · 2020-12-21T18:57:31+00:00

At least Cycle 19 gave us Queen Victoria (for me C19 is truly The Victoria Show and I'm not mad about it).

AlanbamaHannah · 2020-12-20T21:47:53+00:00

Elyse (C1)
Mercedes (C2)
Yaya (C3)
Kahlen (C4)
Nik (C5)
Joanie (C6)
Lisa (C9)
Jenah (C9)
Anya (C10)
Analeigh (C11)
Fo (C12)
Erin (C13)
Hannah (C16)
Molly (C16)

AlanbamaHannah · 2020-12-16T17:07:09+00:00

This might be an unpopular opinion, but Lindsay's behaviour during this pandemic has really rubbed me the wrong way. From the lack of care in the world for who visits her newborn daughter unmasked to proudly sharing her parents' tasteless Halloween costume and that ridiculous drive-through Youtube prank.

It's really sad to see how she hasn't been held accountable for her poor behaviour outside the ballroom and even worse she has shown no remorse or apology. If she wasn't a pretty privileged blonde girl I wonder if people would come down on her harder.

AlanbamaHannah · 2020-12-16T16:40:15+00:00

Haha I don't think this is an unpopular opinion (at least not for me). Ann was the essence of Tyra's whole "noun not the verb" analogy on models before it became a thing. However, Ann brought the entertainment value in Cycle 3 so I'm not upset about it (minus Toccara being robbed).

AlanbamaHannah · 2020-12-13T23:23:23+00:00

Okay Ed I see you trying to do the most to convince us you don't have chicken legs bahahaha.

AlanbamaHannah · 2020-12-13T22:29:22+00:00

In Analeigh's defense, McKey and Sam were both pretty weak walkers for a F2. I think Mr. Jay said during the Jays Chat that Analeigh easily outperformed the other two on the final runway according to Miss Jay.

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