Pros
Within the marketing team there are some incredibly smart, talented, and passionate people who care about their work and are great to learn from.
Cons
Unfortunately, opportunities for growth are quite limited and pay is below industry average (and varies greatly even between people in the same role). Promotions often seem to be based more on personal relationships than merit, which is discouraging for those putting in the work without recognition (a title change does not a promotion make). Leadership appears out of touch with the day-to-day work and challenges, which can lead to misaligned priorities and unrealistic expectations. In the marketing team specifically, there's a strong focus on brand perception and “vibes marketing” over data-driven strategy, often at the expense of measurable results. This creates frustration when budgets are spent without clear ROI and goals are consistently being missed.
