Not enough work, sneaky layoffs, great people - Anonymous employee Code and Theory Employee Review

2.0
7 Dec 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This work will look amazing on your book. They get really big clients. If you can stick it out for a year or two its absolutely worth it as a creative just entering the field

Cons

Really shady layoffs and major feast or famine mentality. I’d spend days twiddling my thumbs freaked out that no work was coming my way and then be expected to drop everything and work overnight to please a client. But I guess that’s agency for you.

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5.0
9 Jan 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
17 Feb 2026
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Pros

Consistent workload, interesting projects, direct team was great and I enjoyed our rapport. Got great experience with big brands.

Cons

Senior management literally had group chats to talk about which employees they hated, and would laugh about firing people. Would get screamed at over text or phone if one of us tried to leave at a normal time, even if directly told we were able to leave at the end of the workday. "Flexible unlimited pto" but shamed for taking it, often penalized. Overtime was expected and not well compensated, they would rarely sometimes offer to buy us takeout but very rarely.

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