Working along some truly great professionals, somewhat flexible PTO/sick days/etc., variation in projects, opportunities for input into projects
Cons
Long hours, tight deadlines, multiple plate-spinning/projects on each person, owners don't pay attention to projects or people, complaining will get you ostracized like you can't handle it, boy's club culture
Station Four Response
2y
We're sorry that you didn't have the best experience and we'd love to learn from our mistakes but this review seems like it may be a bit stale. The conditions you represented make me feel like you were here many years ago. A lot has changed since then and we're constantly trying to improve not to mention we're a completely different company than we were pre-2020. Maybe you were forced to do a review with Glassdoor's new policy of forcing reviews. Maybe you woke up one day and just had to get things off your chest! Either way, sorry your experience wasn't the best. Good luck in the future!
Station Four is a great company with an energetic and talented team. If you're looking for a fast-paced agency culture, this is definitely the place for you. I never felt micro-managed and was trusted to do my job. If I ever needed help or had questions, the entire team was willing to answer and guide me. Professional development is encouraged and for a small company the benefits are great: medical, dental, vision, 401K, unlimited vacation and sick days.
Cons
Not too many cons. The biggest thing is the company is currently working on improving their internal processes so sometimes things can seem a bit hectic, but it's issue the company is aware of and is working through.
Station Four Response
2y
Dear Anonymous Person Who I Know Exactly Who You Are, Thank you for sharing your thoughts! You were a bright spot on S4's past and working with you was an absolute pleasure. Your design talent and personality are sure to take you far. Never fly too far from the nest tho! :)
Work with a wide variety of clients
Since it's a small company, you get to work on a lot of different types of projects that you wouldn't otherwise touch at a larger agency
Free parking downtown
Team is generally very talented
Generous 401(k) plan
Potential to learn many new skills and gain valuable experience
Decent PCs with dual monitors
Cons
Heavy micromanagement throughout nearly every aspect of the job
Founders are self-absorbed and won't let the people they hire run the company
Lack of professionalism from the top down
Not much growth potential within the company
Downtown location can mean dealing with a lot of traffic
Lack of communication and set processes
Time tracking is required for every moment of the day and is used as a micromanagement tool
Too much negativity in the office
High turnover rate
Poor work/life balance
Long hours for pay that isn't competitive
Founders always think they are the smartest in the room and belittle employees
Management style is very passive-aggressive
No account managers, so all positions are client-facing
Working from home is frowned upon
Raises are few and far between
Tries to treat the business as a large corporation, but is really still a start-up
5
Station Four Response
9y
I appreciate this insight. Certainly growing a company from 5 to 20 people in a year has had it challenges - trying to build a management team, shifting from daily management, and locking down processes. We wish you the best in your new city and will take your feedback to heart.