Pros
Flexible schedules. Good PTO.
Cons
At first, it seems like that fun, young, and, more importantly, growing agency you were excited to work for. The website is fun, people laugh with you during the interview, and the space is cool. You will probably choose not to notice the flying red flags that will come up during your interview or even first couple of months. However, there are many. Advancement: There is no growth opportunity. I repeat NO growth. Well, at least for you as a specialist: both from a skill advancement and compensation standpoint. Sure, they like to talk about “ground floor” work (that keeps the company afloat), but you will be treated accordingly- like someone who does ‘ground floor’ work aka dirt. Benefits: Health insurance is offered, but coverage leaves a lot to be desired. They use an out-of-state insurance provider, and practically zero medical offices recognize its name. So you are stuck running around in circles trying to find out whether your visit or procedure is covered. Moreover, there is no 401k or any other benefits offered. Company culture: Communication between management and production team is non-existent. There is a lot of talk about ‘collaboration’ and ‘team effort,’ but in reality, there is no collaboration or team effort coming from management and sales. The production team is frequently flying blind and has very scarce information about clients and the overall company standing and plans for the future. Leadership: ‘management’ is a better word. There is no leading by example unless you are an avid golfer and traveler. Then there are tons of good examples. Compensation: It's lower than the market average, especially if we are talking 5-7 years of experience and beyond. Moreover, there are no annual reviews or raises. If you ask for one, be prepared to fight an uphill battle. They might suggest you go and get offers from other companies to prove that you are worth more money. This happened before, most likely will happen again. Overall not a great place to be.
