Toxic environment - Anonymous employee Monks Employee Review

1.0
11 Oct 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Sadly enough, none. It was so detrimental I can’t think of anything positive, maybe the location?

Cons

Toxic environment. Colleagues (mostly men) took inflexible attitudes, the workplace felt more like a battle zone to be conquered rather than an office. Hidden hierarchies and the cut-throat environment ensured only stress, leading to disengagement and illness.

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5.0
29 Jun 2026
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Pros

It's been such a pleasure, joy and fresh air to work here. I'm respected, as is my work life balance.

Cons

Leadership hasn't always been consistent with their words and actions, making it feel scary and tumultuous at times.

2.0
26 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good pay. Started as a solid brand with talented coworkers.

Cons

No real upward mobility or promotion opportunity. Higher-level senior management is disconnected from creative leadership and tends to gamble a bit too much with client relationships. Agency promises a lot of benefits and growth opportunities for employees that do not come to fruition. When budgets get tight, they cut creative teams regardless of whether the account and employee have been performing well for the agency.

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