SAMA Labs Reviews

2.9

39% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)

41% positive business outlook

SAMA Labs has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The SAMA Labs employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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20 reviews
2.0
3 July 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You can swear as much as you want. So that's a plus if you're into that.

Cons

The company takes advantage of newly-graduated kids by promising them the potential for career growth and the ability to move up in the company. However, in my two months working there, what I really noticed was the burnout rate was incredibly high. This is due to a number of factors. While employees are supposed to get off at 6 p.m. each night, thanks to excessive micro-managing by the CEO, expect to be there until 7 or even 8 p.m. Employees are also expected to work on Saturdays, so kiss any potential free time you have good bye. You do learn a lot as you're expected to do everything - manage clients, write copy, enact digital marketing strategies, etc. - but truthfully, you can get that experience in a much more structured and less stressful environment (and for a higher salary).

1.0
10 Nov 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

No dress code. So, that's cool, I guess. I also did enjoy my coworkers. Misery sure has a way of bringing people together!

Cons

The only way this company has any positive reviews must be due to the CEO writing them himself. SAMA Labs thrives on hiring whoever stumbles through the door (typically a recent college graduate who has no idea what it's like to work at a competent company), "trains" them by sitting them in front of Facebook Blueprint for three days, proceeds to set them up for failure by giving them an unmanageable workload, underpays them, and then micro-manages them until they inevitably quit. During my time there as a Marketing Specialist or whatever we were called, at least four other Marketers gave their notice, with one quitting on-the-spot because the insane workload was giving him anxiety attacks. You are expected to provide your own laptop and are not allowed to leave work until you "check out" with a manager, essentially sitting down with them and tediously listing off all the tasks you completed that day. Though the hours, on paper, were 9 am. to 6 p.m., Marketers often didn't leave until 7 or 7:30 p.m. and were expected to keep working until the powers-that-be granted them permission to leave. Who needs work-life balance, am I right? During my interview, I was informed that I would be expected to briefly "check-in" on Saturdays, which downplayed the reality - Marketers were expected to work for at least five hours on Saturdays too. What a fun surprise! The CEO, granted, is highly knowledgeable in the field of digital marketing. However, he seems to have the mindset that because he is happy to work 24/7, his employees should do so as well. Additionally, his knowledge, unfortunately, comes with a heaping side of arrogance, no concept of efficient people management, and a tendency to yell at employees when he's upset. How great for morale! If you've made it this far in my review, it should be clear that I abhorred working for this company, so I guess you can take my words with a grain of salt. One thing is for sure, though - working at SAMA Labs was the most stressful, anxiety-inducing job I've ever had. I learned nothing. I retained nothing. I still have no clear idea of what the company does as they promise clients the world but fail to follow through with a coherent plan. My time there isn't even on my resume. My advice? If you're considering joining SAMA Labs, just don't. You can easily find another position at a different marketing company that will compensate you for what you're worth, give you experience you can actually use to further your career, and won't demand you be on the clock well past closing time. In short? Don't bother with SAMA Labs.

2.0
28 Aug 2019

Great to Learn, Not So Great Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

New agency, startup so you learn a lot fast

Cons

Small space Don’t have basic equipment Using your own laptop Workspace in warehouse Work 6 days a week but only paid for 40 hours Not always respected or spoken to respectfully

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