Pros
-Smart and fun people, very easy to make friends and build genuine connections especially if you're in NYC (majority of the growth org) -Great place to learn growth marketing, a high demand skillset these days -Opportunities to push yourself and level up quickly, if you're willing to put in the hours -Workload is pretty manageable if you're on a well staffed team, otherwise can be long hours/be pretty inconsistent -Entry level salary is competitive, after a year or so not so much -Would recommend to new grads who are interested in DTC, growth marketing, or consulting but wouldn't recommend staying past 1-2 years
Cons
-The average age at Ampush is probably about 25. Everyone is super young, even senior leadership. Many of them have no idea how to actually be a manager, and are severely lacking in the emotional intelligence needed from a people manager. Big disconnect/lack of trust between junior folks and senior folks as a result. -There are serious DEIB issues (lack of diversity generally, misgendering, lack of inclusive language, ignoring ignorant comments from clients, the list goes on) + serious acts of harassment such as members of SLT getting drunk at work events and saying/doing highly inappropriate things... best of all no repercussions for it! I'm sad to say during my time at Ampush I didn't take these things as seriously as I should've, but after working at a company where inclusivity and professionalism are prioritized, I realize I and my coworkers shouldn't have accepted these offenses as normal. -Your success and happiness is highly dependent on the partner you're staffed on and if you're lucky enough to have a manager who will advocate for you. -A generous way to phrase the culture is work hard play hard. Realistically, they champion hero culture, praising people for grinding and as a result, burning out. Those who last long enough ultimately drink the kool-aid and seemingly lose touch with reality, perpetuating the same toxic culture they once complained about as an analyst. -Retention is terrible. People churn out after ~1 year when they realize they can have a better work life balance, better pay, and better/more experienced management elsewhere. -Always on: After hours, holidays, weekends. Even if you're not actively working you're expected to be checking in and optimizing every few hours.