Great people, poor company - Associate Ogilvy Employee Review

1.0
4 Mar 2024
Recommend
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Pros

You will learn everything in the most intense and fast pace. A good foundation for learning. You can apply these lessons to all your future jobs.

Cons

No respect for people and the basic human right to afford rent and food. Many, many hours of overtime on less than a minimum salary. Gas lighting from management on why you shouldn't be so focused on money to survive when you could be focused on getting experienced. Depression, burn out and resentment among most people.

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5.0
12 Nov 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great support system, great company to work for

Cons

None that I have noted

2.0
5 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

With the right people on your team it's better than some other agencies. Some really smart/nice people help offset the exclusionary feel of a culture that is great...if you're a lifer.

Cons

Culture that feels very cliquey at times, like a bee hive that doesn't want any outsiders. Seems like management puts forth values but doesn't adhere to/believe in them, would be a 4/5 out of 5 if they executed and acted on the values they say they have. There are also more and more less than great people you will run into during your work which makes it feel a bit toxic when forced to work with them.

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