Pros
-On set experience -Some networking with other awesome non company creatives -Coworkers were great -"Thrown in the deep end" kind of experience
Cons
-Bare minimum pay considering amount of work demanded of you because the CEO does not value peoples time or worth. Very much "I'll just find someone else for cheaper" attitude if you ask for higher pay or put boundaries in place. -No work life balance. Boss does not care about your own freedom and social time. Inconsistent hours, often causing overtime, staying late on Fridays or work on weekends. -Was constantly doing more work than what was within my job title (or pay rate). Do not disclose every talent or skill you have as you will 100% get exploited to use it, on top of your 50 other responsibilities. Boss will try to squeeze the most out of you for the least pay, instead of outsourcing other creatives. Mind you, this company is working for HIGH END brands and companies (Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Coach, Vogue, etc) yet pretends that they need to be "thrifty" about getting things done for cheap. -The in house team is actually very small- about 3-4 people, probably because they don't want to pay for more help (hence doing 15 jobs in one). Despite this small team, relationship with boss is completely disingenuous and unpredictable. -Terrible organization. Will be told at 5 pm that you need something done (that was not mentioned as a priority at the beginning of the day) by EOD. Boss is not shy to make you stay late if this task, that is never quick or easy, is not done. No perception of how long it takes to do anything. He once left out one of my very hardworking and dedicated coworkers from a "team bonding" night out on a Friday, making her stay at the office to finish non-priority website updates until 9 pm. -Lack of accountability. Boss will get in moods and snap on everyone, then come in the next day trying to laugh about it. Creates an environment that justifies inappropriate and disrespectful behavior as "quirky" or comical. -No HR. Well, there was HR (freelance, remote HR?) and then she got fired when after some discussion about the toxic environment was brought to her attention. Said it was due to Covid layoffs, but she was never brought back...