I lasted only two weeks at Directive before deciding to quit.
During the hiring process, I was assured that the new Canadian office was a separate entity and wouldn't face the same operational and cultural issues reported on Glassdoor. That was not the case.
The Canadian team is fully integrated with the U.S. team, meaning everything described in these Glassdoor reviews will apply to you.
As others have mentioned, it's very much a sink-or-swim culture, and the onboarding process is grueling, with a format that includes rapid-fire assignments and presentations fired off like bullets. It's essentially an extended interview process on steroids.
In my brief two weeks, I found myself working overtime to complete get through a high volume of training videos and reading assignments and give tedious presentations, with little to no guidance. When I asked for help, I was told the assignments were intentionally vague to see how I would handle them. It’s essentially a test to determine what accounts you’ll be assigned and how much respect and trust you’ll receive from the co-founder.
As others have pointed out, the co-founder was extremely disrespectful and aggressive, which ultimately led me to leave the company immediately. Working with high-conflict personalities who lack tact and diplomacy in their interactions with staff is not something I'm willing to tolerate.
While the compensation package was enticing, there is a reason they provide above-market wages. It's a nightmare to work here. If you have any self-respect and value yourself and your mental health at any level, do not work here.
