Pros
Some colleagues were genuinely kind and supportive. You’ll learn a lot — but only because you're thrown into the deep end with no life jacket.
Cons
Where do I even begin? Toxic culture of overwork: It was genuinely appalling to hear that a colleague had a client call at 11PM — and management laughed it off. There’s zero regard for employee welfare, and “boundaries” don’t seem to exist in this workplace. Leaves are taboo: Taking time off — even if it’s earned leave — is viewed suspiciously. Traveling overseas while on leave? Be prepared for judgment and messages from your supervisors. Worst of all, higher-ups don’t shield you — they are the problem. Crushing workload: Just when you think you’re about to catch your breath, another mountain of work lands on your plate. It's a never-ending loop of burnout. Piling responsibilities without any relief is the norm here. No proper training, no support: You’re expected to handle responsibilities in unfamiliar fields with zero guidance. Hired to do A? Expect to do A through Z. And if you’re overwhelmed? You’ll be told to “manage your time better.” Interns weren't spared: Restocking pantries, moving furniture, scanning documents. Demeaning. Last-minute chaos is standard: Deadlines mean nothing here. Videos submitted weeks in advance? Ignored by execs until the event day — then suddenly it's “urgent” and you’re expected to make major edits in hours. It’s chaos, every time. Pointless “training” sessions: Training sessions were basically glorified YouTube binges and patronizing “discussions.” Meanwhile, your actual workload continues to drown you. It’s the worst kind of busywork. Flexible hours = no OT rights: They boast about “flexible hours,” but what that really means is: stay up past midnight to finish work and don’t expect OT pay, or even time off in return. Flexibility is a one-way street here. Random reassignment: You can be hired for a creative role and suddenly find yourself assigned as an account manager for clients — often in fields like healthcare — without any extra pay, training, or regard for your actual job description. And if you raise a concern, you’ll be gaslit and told to “cope.” Unfair treatment: Mistakes can be made by the top 3s, but if anyone else makes it, it is entirely their fault and they get unfairly blamed. Earned Off in Lieus: OILs from working on weekends have to be prioritised on non office days. This is absoultely ridiculous. Where’s the benefit then? Wasting Clients’ Ads and Messing Employees’ Personal Account’s Algorithm: One of the most baffling and unprofessional practices was being made to “like, share, and comment” on our clients’ social media content — during morning meetings, no less. Keep in mind, these content were created by us. Not only does this artificially inflate engagement and waste the client’s ad budget, but it also damages both the client’s and employees’ personal account algorithms. For a company that claims to specialize in digital marketing, this tactic is not just outdated — it’s misleading and lazy. If your strategies were truly effective, you wouldn’t need to rely on internal engagement farming to boost metrics. Inappropriate Discussions - Mostly by the boss himself, talking about inappropriate topics.