Drive Social Media reviews

3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(228 total reviews)
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Garrett Bruce

65% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Drive Social Media has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 228 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Drive Social Media employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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228 reviews
1.0
Sep 16, 2019

Awful

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very few. Decent salary but, when the math was done, I would have been making more as a dishwasher with the same hours. My superior was very nice when in the office, as were a few coworkers.

Cons

Stress, lack of support, absolutely no work-life balance, no communication on the team, no training or introductory period for new employees. This is sink or swim, and they view this as a positive. Should be an indicator of culture right there. Can honestly say: I’ve worked a lot of jobs, and this was bar none the worst. Was lied to in my interview about multiple things, including parking, benefits, expectations, hours, and the work itself. Was offered a job an hour after the interview, and realized on my first day when I arrived it was because they were totally desperate for anyone. In an employee-mandated educational training led by the higher-ups, I was told point blank my job would be obsolete within five years, mostly with smugness. I found myself working ridiculous hours almost immediately because of how understaffed they are. My work deteriorated almost immediately, and my desire to do better was destroyed by the absolute lack of resources. The turnover rate is insane. Took the job because I figured the bad reviews here were from disgruntled former employees... best I can tell, the company bombs sites like this with good reviews so that they appear functional. If you enjoy working 70 hours a week for less than minimum wage, then go for it. Otherwise, you’re better off working at Waffle House. At least you’ll get tips.

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Drive Social Media Response
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Thanks for your feedback. I want to make sure all of your concerns are addressed: As far as our company culture goes, we are a digital marketing agency so yes, there are times when you will have to work long hours and some days will be tough. That being said, we do make sure that we have a support system in place so that each employee can receive help on issues they are encountering. Whether or not an employee takes advantage of these support options is completely up to them. Regarding the hiring and introductory period, we work with a professional recruiting service to make sure that we bring on the highest quality talent with the skills to succeed in each job role. While our onboarding/training program is fast-paced, we make sure that every employee is set up for success from the beginning and have structured on-going weekly training session for each department. I apologize if you misunderstood one of the points in our Ongoing Education meetings. We take great pride in providing the resources for each employee to stay up to date with the changes in our company and our industry. I'm sorry to hear that you misconstrued the message that our industry/company is constantly changing and so our job roles will change as a result. Our track record of never having to lay off an employee goes to show that we adapt to the changing environment we are in and value our employees. Thanks again for the feedback. If you would like to discuss any of these topics in greater details please feel free to reach out directly.
5.0
Aug 29, 2019

A Job at Drive is What You Make It

Anonymous employee
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Pros

As stated in the headline, Drive is what you make it. If you approach each day with a negative attitude or have no ambition to do MORE, then you might not get a lot out of your time at Drive. Conversely, if you are one who takes your life and your future by the horns, then you really won't find a better place to work in St. Louis. At Drive you can have whatever you want as long as you're not afraid to stand out and are willing to work for it. Amazing, talented group of co-workers - you'll find a new extended family. Extra effort rewarded handsomely. Unlimited upward mobility. Your day-to-day work actually brings clients money, and the ever-evolving strategy/program handed down to you is lightyears ahead of the competition.

Cons

Drive expects a LOT out of its employees (not a con). You will be challenged, every single day, and this is seen as difficult by some people, but you WILL become a better all-around employee. Very fast-paced environment and if you can't keep up you can drown pretty quickly (but the support is there).

5.0
Jul 17, 2019

Amazing Company

Recommend
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Pros

Progressive, Efficient, Fun, Friendly, Caring.

Cons

No cons to name with this company!

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