Pros
Like most other reviews have said - the people. Directive has some very smart, creative strategists and designers working for them. The healthcare benefits are very good. As is the case with most agencies, there's opportunity to learn a lot by being exposed to different industries, paid channels, and strategies.
Cons
Work-life balance is a serious issue. Strategists are regularly assigned more than the stated client limit, and the strain from the workload continues to grow as new deals are closed and team members continue to burnout and leave. Leadership recently started to acknowledge the problem but are slow to make meaningful changes. The company culture heavily prioritizes revenue and hustle, often at the expense of employee well-being. It seems like the executive team lives and breathes Directive and the employees who thrive at this company make work their #1 priority. Unless you're willing to be thinking about your client workload 24/7, this may not be the right fit. Like many other reviews have stated - the onboarding process is a grueling 3-4 week process stacked with assignments and presentations. While the process is intended to weed out new hires that aren't up to Directive's standards, it's also definitely designed to prime you for the high-pressure environment that follows. Unlimited PTO is an advertised benefit but you will be too busy to take advantage of it. While the salary and benefits are appealing, they don't outweigh the chronic stress and lack of work-life balance.
