Pros
1. Great Pay: The only reason I never left until being laid off. 2. Great Benefits and Office Amenities: Unlimited PTO, 100% health coverage, great office snacks and environment, gym membership allowance 3. Free parking in Santa Monica: Alternatively you can collect a stipend for using public transportation. 4. Dog-Friendly Office (only some offices) 5. Flexible Work Environment: Ability to work from home or remotely as needed, just make sure you get your work done. 6. Lots of celebrations for reasons I cannot explain. Achieving mediocrity?
Cons
1. Poorly Managed: Lack of strategy from the top, lack of accountability everywhere else. Priorities are driven by the shiny object of the week. 2. Challenges Your Ethics: Not exactly an unethical company, but the decision making definitely makes you question your values. 3. Technology development is at a standstill. Haven't been able to keep up with the business, even maintaining image accuracy or effectively executing on campaigns. 4. No HR Department: Have not been able to keep an HR executive for more than a year since the original one left the company in 2015. 5. You'll leave with the feeling that you sold your soul to the devil. 6. My pre-IPO equity is now worth $0 due to the $6 stock price. Thanks.
