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There Are Better Options - Anonymous employee The Lavin Agency Employee Review

2.0
6 July 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The staff - NOT the management. The staff are young, fun, bright, and lovely. That is, until they've been at the company for 6 months or so; then their spirits are crushed and they hate everything. The work is interesting. It's a really cool field. You learn a lot, which is awesome. The rest of the pros have nothing to do with the work or the environment. The office space is very nice and it's in a good part of town. There's a good rooftop and access to a nice gym. That's it!

Cons

There are other bureaus out there. They are all better to work at than this one. Especially if you have integrity and prefer to do honest work (while still making money/commission), and you'd rather not work for a man that's a narcissistic sociopath. On that note, the boss is the worst. Some people are not meant to manage anyone, anywhere. That rings true for literally every manager at this company, and especially the big boss. His MO is negative reinforcement. He competes aggressively with his team, talks down to them constantly, has anger issues and generally treats you like garbage, if he can remember your name. He makes what could be a great place to work a total hell- because, as he's said in the past, he doesn't care at all about office culture and workplace happiness. And he's not going anywhere anytime soon, so I suggest you don't bother. Everyone is overworked and underpaid. There is no real HR. I could go on.

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4.0
20 July 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Independence. While the company has a set workday, how you structure your day is up to you. Manage your business, grow your business as you see best. No one looks over your shoulder. You are accountable to you. If asked to do something it is assumed you will do it, there is rarely someone following up to make sure you have taken care of whatever you were asked to do. Co-workers. Everyone gets along with everyone else. It is the only company I know where a Friday afternoon can turn into a social time. For everyone. Success. Every employee is given the opportunity to succeed to level they aspire. Longevity. I have been with the company a long time, many of my peers have as well. Likely for the reasons above. Growth is always in sync with merit. Communication isn’t the best, but it has been my experience that the CEO will always listen.

Cons

LAVIN is not for everyone. The Agency is a leader in its very competitive industry. There is high level talent, varied personality types, and large value deals. The pace can be fast, the days can be a grind, and some days you cannot blink. Sometimes even though you’ve done everything by the book, the deal simply blows up. Frustrating.

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1.0
26 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not expected to work much more than the hours between 9 and 5 (unless you are an event coordinator).

Cons

There will be a rigorous and thorough interview process that puts forth the illusion of a progressive and inspiring company..it is a ruse. Employees at Lavin are commodities not people. You will be immersed in a sea of knowledge, required to know the most progressive ideas, and will constantly learn how good a work place "can be" and "should be" - none of these ideas are inwardly implemented in company culture or environment. Employees quickly become disillusioned and it is not uncommon to see respectable employees fired or demoted while others, who add no substantial value to the company, are praised for working the system. The ideas of employees are not valued, initiative is frowned upon, and ambition is squelched.

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