worst job i've ever had - Coordinator Bold PR Employee Review

1.0
27 July 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

excellent brands and free makeup. also, you'll never have a worse job in your entire life. it's only up from here, friends!

Cons

the devil wears prada-level absurd. truly. i still tell stories to my current coworkers and they can't believe it, but they're 100% true! absolutely ridiculous. i had mental breakdowns daily; i would be at the office until midnight ever night in secret because my supervisor was too much of a wimp to tell her supervisor that her expectations were absolutely inhumane. got yelled and/or screamed at constantly. my sister tried to buy me lunch once and i had to explain that i barely had time to go to the bathroom—as someone who works hard and fast, this was ridiculous to me. i have never, in my life before or since, been told i wasn't getting enough done in time, but it happened daily here. the micromanagement is INSANE. i was told to update my status on all projects twice throughout the day which just took away time from me actually doing them under absurd deadlines! these people are out of their minds. ceo is smart and capable, but not involved enough in day-to-day to realize some of her direct reports are delusional. or maybe she doesn't care! i'll never forget how many times i worked literal 80-hour weeks in secret only to be yelled at for "staying late" (which was inaccurate; i was there several hours past what i reported), then yelled at again for not getting things done! truly, the most unhappy period of my entire life. i had to quit to be able to even LOOK for a new job at the request of everyone in my life who cared about me. there's no reason for your employees to be this miserable all the time. STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS.

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5.0
9 Nov 2020
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Pros

BOLD is an amazing place to get PR experience, and if you love the beauty category, it's a great career opportunity. It is a fast-paced company, and work with some of the best beauty brands in the business. There can be a learning curve, but the majority of BOLDers never leave because they feel supported and respected. Most team members, who decide PR is their career path, stay at BOLD and grow to become leaders. I've been at the agency 10+ years, grown from manager to SVP, and the majority of BOLD's leadership started as assistants at the agency. Your growth is never stunted at BOLD if you are capable and committed.

Cons

Sometimes with big events or launches there can be long hours. End of the month reporting can get tedious.

4.0
30 July 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- cool clients and good experience

Cons

- monthly reporting and overtime hours

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