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By Max Read
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Should I publicize a bad publicist?

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By Max Read
| The Seattle Times Verified
Q: After nearly eight years at the same PR agency, I accepted what felt like a perfect opportunity: a roster of impressive clients, a significant pay bump and a role that was essentially fully remote. But by my fifth week, I realized there was no way to succeed at this job. As a publicist, I’ve seen my fair share of difficult personalities, but my new boss blew all of that out of the water.
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By Max Read
| The New York Times Verified
Send questions about the office, money, careers and work-life balance to workfriend@nytimes.com. Include your name and location, or a request to remain anonymous. Letters may be edited. Duty to Warn After nearly eight years at the same P.R. agency, I accepted what felt like a perfect opportunity: a roster of impressive clients, a significant pay bump and a role that was essentially fully remote. But by my fifth week, I realized there was no way to succeed at this job.
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