Terrible place to work - Anonymous employee SCENE Employee Review

1.0
3 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Smart, capable people doing their best despite the environment

Cons

• Toxic senior leadership marked by micromanagement, verbal aggression, and lack of accountability. • Problematic behavior at the top is tolerated and protected. • Low morale and high turnover are symptoms of poor and toxic leadership, not the work itself.

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1.0
26 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Location is prime with easy access to transit.

Cons

-Burnout culture is thriving at Scene+. Management actively celebrates overworking. Working evenings and weekends isn't just common; it’s an unstated requirement. Burnout is treated as a milestone & true dedication rather than a red flag. - There is a total lack of department-wide cohesion. Teams are frequently pitted against one another, and clear "favouritism" is displayed during town halls, when giving recognition on campaign launches, within funnelling promotions and overall resources; while the rest of teams are left to struggle with crushing workloads. - Consistent unrealistic expectations & chaos rule directions. Alignment is non-existent. Direction changes at the last minute based on partner demands, yet employees are expected to deliver results "with a snap of the fingers." This is coupled with heavy micromanagement from VPs who clearly do not trust their teams to execute. - While they like to say member focus is a key pillar, the company’s primary objective is the happiness and profits of the partners, often at the direct expense of employee well-being. - The turnover is so high that three years of tenure makes you a "veteran." This speaks volumes about the long-term viability of a career here.

4.0
17 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good people in general and a solid worklife balance. Summer Fridays in the summer.

Cons

Not a lot of upward mobility.

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