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Great company, but horrible work/life balance - Senior Media Manager VMLY&R Employee Review

4.0
6 Oct 2023
Recommend
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Pros

This is a great company. I gained the majority of my industry knowledge while employed. I was always learning something new and the people are great. The work is creative, challenging, and on a national level so it's cool bragging rights if you're on the right projects. I was honestly very sad when I decided to leave.

Cons

The work if fun and challenging but it's a grind. They want you to log hours and hours of work. Whatever it takes to get the job done. It was fine while when I didn't have kids and staying until 7pm was no problem. I struggled to find a work life balance. I was also passed up for multiple promotions - one while I was on maternity leave. I loved the people and the work, but I just couldn't do the grind anymore. Yet - would I recommend this company? Yes, yes I would - if it fits your career goals.

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5.0
11 Jan 2024
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Pros

management is great relatively good benefits

Cons

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3.0
3 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- I worked with some fabulous people. Many of my coworkers turned into lifelong friends. - Fun culture. There was always something fun happening in the office. - Some cool client work.

Cons

- Not much flexibility, at least on my team. VML prides themselves as being flexible in terms of their hybrid work. However, many teams still do not follow to model and I was stuck on a rule following team with little to no flexibility. It all comes down to your manager and the team you're on whether you need to be in the office. - My manager was a super micromanager. It got so draining that I couldn't take it anymore. My manager made many rude and condescending comments over the years and tended to talk behind others backs, which I thought was very unprofessional. - I didn't get a raise in two years. In this economy, I had to look for a better paying job to pay my bills. - No room to grow in my career.

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