Was a great company but turned toxic - Digital Marketing Koala Employee Review

2.0
25 Feb 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- The people were great - Smart people - You get access to credits to purchase the furniture

Cons

- The company is entirely revenue driven now and will do anything to make that happen - this means working ridiculous hours and there is no appreciation or recognition for your effort. - The culture was very toxic at the time that I left where you needed to suck up to the right people or be ok to throw others under the bus for job security. - The marketing used to be one of the best in Australia whereby there was flexibility to test and learn and take risks. Now, you hardly get any budget and the only driver is revenue. - If you are not in the leadership team then you have no voice or opinion

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5.0
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Pros

The product and the team are amazing

Cons

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4.0
26 Jul 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Working with the US team has been an incredibly rewarding experience - Although the company is still in its early stages here in the US, it has that energetic "startup" vibe, which makes every day feel fresh and full of potential. There’s a strong sense of building something from the ground up, and this has allowed myself and my team members to take on more ownership and contribute directly to shaping processes and driving projects forward. The leadership gives us the flexibility to innovate and move quickly, which is a huge motivator. I’ve been able to fast-track initiatives and implement solutions without feeling restricted (within bounds), which has helped heaps with both my personal growth and the company’s progress. The full team is supportive and collaborative - creating a positive and uplifting atmosphere.

Cons

While the freedom to build the foundation of key initiatives without too many restrictions is a great aspect of the role, the fast-paced environment and low downtime sometimes result in a lack of consistent support from management. While the upside is that this pace prevents projects from being slowed down, it can also leave you without clear metrics or specific guidelines. This ambiguity occasionally leads to overthinking or overcomplicating tasks in an effort to ensure that everything is done properly, which can be challenging without clearer direction.

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