The Dealey Group Reviews

3.9

57% would recommend to a friend

(14 total reviews)

53% positive business outlook

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3.0
22 Feb 2016

A Wonderful Place, But Not For Everyone

Anonymous employee
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Pros

It's small, so people really make an effort. Your welcome is big. Your birthday is big. The holiday party is always a fun, personable time. It's a really nice thing. Also, the owners are lovely, and know their stuff. They've created a really nice atmosphere for people who want to work in advertising, but also want to live their lives. Jen Augustyn is one of the smartest/kindest people I have met.

Cons

Some of the pros sadly contribute to the cons. Because of the size, it's not that easy to get promoted, and I doubt anybody here is doing it for the money. (Which can be a good thing though!) But it is a little unconventional. For the most part, if you're just looking for a fun place to work or learn about the industry, this is a good place to be. Personally, my major con was my supervisor. I think she was smart and talented, but her managerial skills were very poor, and she was very difficult to work with. Because it is a small company, and there is no HR, when I finally reached a point of being truly unhappy with my situation (and uncomfortable with comments that were made to me), I had to report it to a partner, and of course there was no anonymity. It was awkward and incredibly stressful; nobody should have to deal with that.

2.0
20 May 2019
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Pros

The partner in the company, Jen, is truly remarkable! If you get the chance to work with her you are lucky.

Cons

Working at The Dealey Group is like an emotional roller coaster you can’t get off. When you first start, they treat you like you have a ton of say in your projects and make you feel valued and heard. But, as soon as you’ve been there for about a month, it all starts to drop. You are expected to work more than the usual 40 hours and if you are able to get your work done in 40 hours you are called a slacker for not doing more. JoAnn Dealey, the CEO, micromanages everyone and is way too involved for a woman of her age. She will tell you things that will tear your confidence down so far that there is no other option than to quit. I appreciated my time at TDG only because it taught me what I expect in a workplace from now on.

5.0
19 June 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Owner/Partners are the most caring individuals I have ever come across in business, incredible work-life balance, great comradery among employees, smart and dedicated professionals who are really good at what they do.

Cons

They are HQ'd in Texas and I live in NYC :(

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