Most Toxic Work Environment I've Ever Experienced - Anonymous employee Recess Studios Employee Review

1.0
13 Jan 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Fun clients with cool projects - Amazing Designers and Post team - Pay is competitive

Cons

- Too many juniors in senior roles with no idea how to manage - No clear processes for anything - Extremely condescending leadership coming from the Founders, who as Gen Z leaders disappoint me more. I thought our generation was going to do this differently but they are worse than some of the average middle aged leaders I've seen elsewhere. - No space for improvement feedback; it's their way or no way at all, even if that means constantly making the same mistakes - No work-life balance; calls are scheduled at 9pm at the very last minute and that is considered normal. Weekend work is guaranteed. - Mid benefits - Return to office but no office perks

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1.0
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Pros

I worked with some incredibly talented people.

Cons

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