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3.4

63% would recommend to a friend

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Steven Libbey

64% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jul 31, 2020
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Pros

They are the laughing stock of the Wisconsin digital marketing community. The only reason they're even on any other agency's radar is not because of competition, but because everyone makes fun of how awful their work is, so you can pretty much do whatever you want & nothing will matter anyway.

Cons

They will spend more time trying to get this deleted/cover it up with fake positive reviews than actually taking steps to make themselves better, so I will keep this short. If you are desperate for a job - literally risking living on the streets - go ahead and take a job here until you can get back on your feet. If you have ANY other option, skip past this one. My experience at iNet did not advance me in any way, and despite having over a year of experience, I left iNet at square one because no one in the industry considers iNet experience real experience. Other digital marketing companies view hiring former iNet employees as a rescue mission. The company is often described by other agencies as “a puppy mill for marketers.” NO one is threatened by them as far as client success, because all the tactics they use are unethical and there is no real skill used in their marketing “strategies.” Everyone laughs at them as they run around thinking they’re the big dogs - It’s honestly kind of adorable now that I’m back out in the real world. At the agency I’m at now, I am making nearly twice as much money, with a more comprehensive benefits package, 401k, unlimited time off, and professional development opportunities, all while doing half the “work” I did at this place. The difference is the work matters because there’s actual formal training at my latest company, while everything at inet is “figure it out yourself,” so no one knows how to do anything. If you want to make a livable wage doing something that matters even the smallest amount, look for something else.

1.0
Apr 1, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Nope nope nope nope nope

Cons

There's an abhorrent lack of communication, empathy, and camaraderie between coworkers and teams. Projects are given insane deadlines and everything goes over budget. Everything. Poor communication and leadership. Very, very, very few opportunities for advancement. Products and services are done with a "quantity over quality" philosophy. Sink or swim environment, no training. Lots of quiet hostility and high school clique vibes going on. Practices vary from person to person–no proper process or procedure. Many folks are flying by the seat of their pants. The proprietory CMS is...odd. Sales people talk poorly about clients–they're fleecing them. Most of the equipment there is old, and will likely only be replaced if there is a critical failure. Lots of people wearing more than one hat, which creates an environment where you have people spreading out their time and energy instead of focusing on what they're good at. Fostering growth through mentorship and patience doesn't exist here. No direct deposit. All checks are physical and have to be handed/mailed to you. No real HR department. Read all of the reviews–notice how the reviews with 4 or 5 stars aren't as helpful as the ones with 2 or 1. Read them, and see which ones are telling you the honest truth. If you're out there looking for work in our field and you see that inet is hiring, keep looking. I don't know who you are, but I can assure you that you deserve better than what inet has to offer.

4.0
Apr 4, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

iNET is like a family, you will have those you truly enjoy being around and those you just have to deal with, most employees are great. You get back what you put in, meaning if you put in the effort, you'll be rewarded with flexibility and increased pay. Being a smaller shop allows the freedom to work outside of the "normal" scope of your typical job, which is encouraged! The owner takes pride in knowing his employees and is quick to recognize when someone is putting in real effort. You'll always be busy so your work day simply flys by! Management is extremely flexible and understanding that sometimes, life happens. Management is open to new ideas and iNET is a great place to learn since you get to work in many different roles.

Cons

Can be stressful at times due to tight deadlines. Paper checks, that's right no direct deposit which after the novelty wares off becomes a slight inconvenience have to make a trip to the bank. Lower than average pay(at least in the beginning, there really is no cap to how much you can earn). Takes a long time to earn a meaningful amount of vacation time and no paid sick days.

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