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      Directive

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      Directive reviews

      2.8

      33% would recommend to a friend

      (151 total reviews)
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      Garrett Mehrguth

      36% approve of CEO

      30% positive business outlook

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      Directive has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 151 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Directive employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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      151 reviews
      1.0
      Mar 13, 2019

      Don’t believe in the “culture” hype.

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      -unlimited snacks -remote option -pool table -“unlimited pto”

      Cons

      This place preaches and advertises their "culture"/"work-life-balance" online, but the reality is this: If you want true work-life balance, DO NOT WORK HERE. I promise you that all these perks they advertise -unlimited pto, snacks, remote option, etc. are not worth it. Also, unlimited pto does not exist. You are expected to get your work done ahead of time in order to take your vacation. So really, you’ll work 80 hours one week in order to get a whole week off. It’s all a facade. All a lie. Let’s talk about working remote - with this option, the CEO expects you to work even when you’re sick. Get this- we had a meeting about how one of our employees was going to have surgery and was STILL trying to work. Instead of the CEO acknowledging the fact that this employee needed to rest, he went on and mentioned, "this is why we have remote work, so that you don't have to come to the office when situations like this occur." How is that work-life-balance? If you're employee is going through surgery, you should expect them to rest. Not work, even if it's remote. Here’s how they work -They hire a bunch of post college grads (Now as interns, but you’re still doing the same work as a FT employee) because they know they can take advantage of you. They’ll burn you out in the process. They LOVE piling more work for you and giving you HOMEWORK! They use like 15 CMS tools. They are not consistent. They'll tell you to do one thing, you do it, and then you get in trouble for following their lead. They have a clear structure problem but they won’t admit it, instead, they’ll blame their employees. Lastly, let’s talk about directors. We have these one on one meetings that are EXTREMELY TOXIC. You’ll walk out those meetings feeling stupid. Let me quote “this is dumb, this is stupid, why did you do this.” There are ways you can provide criticism without being disrespectful. They hire directors that are not fit for the role, most of them have never even managed a team. At the end of the day, this place wants you to believe that they are trying to help you grow in your career, but the reality is that the CEO is trying to grow his empire and abuses/manipulates his employees to believe that this is for their own growth. Hey CEO, writing blog pieces to increase your site's organic traffic isn't really a growth method for my career. I'm not a writer. You should hire writers instead of having your employees do extra work that they didn't sign up for. Don’t apply here. There are so many other companies that will appreciate you and won’t kill you in process so they can get to the top.

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      Directive Response
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      Hi there! This is Garrett Mehrguth, the CEO here at Directive, it’s not always easy to hear feedback like this, but I know we can learn from this as an organization and leaders, so thank you for your feedback. I do think it’s important though to point out that I truly have no idea where the reference to working when sick or working 80 hours a month comes from. It breaks my heart that my words were heard this way so I sincerely apologize. That’s definitely not our goal nor our intentions. I am truly sorry you felt like you did not have the ability to take vacations or you (or others) had to work while you were sick. Currently, for people reading this, we have multiple staff members on extended vacations and I love that our structures allow them to do this freely. As we get better daily, capacity will continue to be refined and improved. Feedback like this really does help! I think it’s important to mention also that we have the most humble, hard-working, talented directors on the market. It’s a shame that we couldn’t have this discussion to dive deeper into the heart of your concerns while you were here. I truly hope you find what you are looking for at your next opportunity. - Garrett
      5.0
      Nov 19, 2018

      Digital Marketing Opportunities For Growth - Local & Global

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      At Directive, there is potential to excel as an individual if you are willing to learn and take the opportunities to grow. - Transparency is key to growth in a company and when working with clients and at Directive being open about wins, loses, issues and solutions are encouraged. - Managers are open for improvement and always willing to hear what you have to say -If you are new to the digital marketing world, have no fear because at Directive they are accommodating to your learning pace and are always willing to help. Perks: - Unlimited PTO - Snacks, Cold Brew, Kombucha, & WATER - If the weather permits, you can work outside - Pool table to show-off your skills

      Cons

      If you are an individual who has not sat at a desk for hours at a time, it might be difficult to adjust. Along with the slight cold office, but nothing a warm sweater cannot fix.

      5.0
      Nov 14, 2018

      Trust me, you want to work for Directive!

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      -Unlimited PTO (yes, truly - within reason, of course) -Great 401K benefits -Pretty amazing health benefits - lots of great options -Option to work remote as a Manager or after 6 months of employment -Each person gets 2 tickets to a Ducks game each season -There is an on-site office gym opening up -They provide you with a brand new Macbook to work on -Pool table in office, a great break to team build as well -There's also corn hole and ping pong -Flexible "choose your hours" work schedule, but most people are 8-5 -Cold brew, Kombucha on tap, abundance of snacks/coffee/cereal/etc. -Quarterly events like BBQs, Holiday party, beach day, etc. -Walks and breaks are encouraged to avoid burnout -Aside from these perks, Directive has done an outstanding job creating culture here. The Directors and CEO/COO really listen, they are always open to new ideas, they understand that their employees are just as, if not more, important than their clients and they genuinely care about each person's well-being. They hire incredibly friendly & talented individuals and because of that they have created an amazing group of people that authentically enjoy working together!

      Cons

      Honestly, none. If you have any sort of concern, they are always willing to hear you out and make adjustments!

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