Grateful I found HoloGrowth - Media Buyer HoloGrowth Employee Review

Exposure to e-commerce marketing tools and international clients. Some supportive teammates.

Extremely micromanaged environment with heavy emphasis on time tracking, Slack status monitoring, and procedural compliance over actual work quality. Deliverables can meet or exceed expectations, yet performance conversations focus primarily on minute-level tracking and communication rituals. Communication expectations are inconsistent. Employees are encouraged to ask questions, but responses can feel impatient or dismissive, often advising to “figure it out independently.” At the same time, not asking questions risks being criticized for lack of communication. Delayed responses combined with high urgency expectations create unnecessary anxiety around completing tasks correctly and on time. The job description lists working hours as 10am–5pm CEST, but in practice the day runs until 6pm. Lunch breaks must be logged off in the time tracker, effectively extending the workday beyond what is advertised. There is no clearly structured break system. Time tracking standards feel unpredictable. Working continuously for long stretches can raise concerns, while taking breaks can also raise questions. It becomes difficult to understand what the “correct” behavior is. Minor procedural oversights can result in disproportionate reprimands, even when communication was provided through multiple channels (direct message, Slack status update, and informing colleagues). Meetings are recorded, including informal team sessions that encourage sharing personal details. This can create discomfort, especially when social participation feels expected rather than optional. The culture promotes a “close-knit” dynamic, but without clearly defined boundaries between professional and personal interaction. There appears to be limited structural separation between operational leadership and performance oversight. The same leadership layer managing day-to-day operations also evaluates performance and handles termination decisions, leaving no neutral HR channel for mediation or feedback. This can make it difficult to communicate openly about concerns. Turnover in this role appears recurring, with similar “communication” concerns cited across employees. The pattern suggests systemic alignment issues rather than isolated individual shortcomings. This role may suit someone who is comfortable with heavy oversight, rigid tracking systems, shifting expectations, minimal work-life balance boundaries, and constant critical feedback without mentorship

Working here has been a really positive experience. The atmosphere with colleagues is excellent, we’re a small team (around eight people), which makes everything closer and more personal. You really feel valued and listened to, the company gives a lot of flexibility and it’s 100% remote, so as long as you attend the meetings and get things done, you can organize your day however it works best for you. The company is also in a strong growth phase, and that’s something you can really feel, it’s very motivating to be part of it.

Nothing really to complain about. Everything is flexible, and since the team is small, you can raise your voice and be heard if anything comes up.