Mental Breakdown Mayhem - Associate Account Manager Code3 Employee Review

1.0
May 13, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Learn/work for big brands. Depending on your team, you have some of the best coworkers.

Cons

Burn out is real. I was ready to file medical leave during the pandemic but my director told me to just take a day off to recharge... So from my experience, they do not care about your personal well-being unless you’re one of their favorites. Speaking of favorites, senior leadership LOVE to promote them because they only see THEIR wins and brush everyone else under the rug. The favorites are basic everyday people and bring no other talent to the team because literally everyone does the same job from Associate up to Senior Account Manager. Don’t even get me started with the senior leadership team. They don’t even deserve a review because they literally do nothing. Lastly, they will gaslight you. Don’t take it to heart, know you’re a rock star and apply anywhere else but here. Unless you have tough skin, buckle up and get ready for an intense ride.

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Hi there, thank you for taking time to share feedback. I'm concerned to hear your account and would like to understand more. Even though it sounds like you have already left, I would love to speak with you if you're open to it. My email is amy.f at code3.com.

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