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Marathon Strategies

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Poor communication and public shaming - Research Associate Marathon Strategies Employee Review

1.0
12 June 2017
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Pros

Many of the mid- and entry-level staff are intelligent and talented.

Cons

The managing directors have incredibly poor communication skills. During my time at Marathon, I often witnessed the managing directors give contradictory or unclear instructions, or change their minds after time-intensive assignments had been completed, which created an incredibly counterproductive work environment. When this occurred, the managing directors would often publicly shame employees, regardless of whose fault the miscommunication was. Because of this, most of the staff was miserable, and the turnover rate was unbelievably high. Unless you have no other prospects, I would strongly recommend against taking a job at Marathon

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5.0
19 Jan 2023
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Pros

Marathon's work is diverse, fast-paced, and compelling. Clients range from corporate to non-profit. Staff are given opportunities to work on substance, work across the organization, and are given the keys to advance. Compensation is very competitive, as is PTO (which is unlimited). And importantly, the firm is not a breeding ground of competition, unlike many firms.

Cons

Workload, like at many firms, can at times be busy.

2.0
14 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good experience in PR and Communications

Cons

Organization is messy. Leadership is questionable

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