Overworking is the Culture - Art Director Leo Burnett Employee Review

1.0
Dec 20, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

good benefits + PTO x

Cons

This is by far the worst agency I've ever worked at. Being overworked and feeling underwater is the norm, and you're encouraged to shut up and be grateful that you're there, even if you're at your wit's end. People are so obsessed with the mere fact that they work at a place with a big name (despite the agency doing poorly on the inside) that they are willing to do anything to keep working there, including selling their soul. Embarrassing overuse/abuse of AI. In general, people are downright mean and willing to steal ideas, while the rest of the group sits by watching as it happens. Regularly talked down to and disrespected by my higher-ups, and worked ungodly hours. Oh, and almost nothing actually gets done/made/produced. Expect to have no relationship with your manager as they won't have time. The people who love it here are brainwashed and majorly drinking the kool-aid. Remember, this is a company that can't afford to bump up your pay by $2K each year or give you a bonus, but they can afford a >$1million dollar party each year. Hope it's worth it!

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

At the time, unmatched creative depending on team. Plenty of kind folks, most of which I gather are no longer there. Opportunity to work on bigger briefs, straddle new accounts, etc. based on your level on ambition. Pave your own way.

Cons

Many. Frozen promo cycles even after being formally recommended. No merit increase after year one. CCO at the time ignored internal issues and instead continually offered up the proverbial Kool-Aid. Long hours, like getting teams messages/requests at 10pm for a morning deadline. Plenty of ego and pressure to go around (depending on your team).

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