Pros
1. Flexible Working Hours I enjoyed the working in office MWF and working from home on Tues, Thurs. What’s cool was that I would meet up with other colleagues during our wfh days, and that’s when we bonded together. A lot of things I learnt came from candid conversations we had during these moments. 2. Good People The people that I’ve come across and worked with in OM are really great people. And if I’m ever in need, I know that I have reliable people from OM that I can count on. 3. Opportunities For Driven Individuals At OM, you gotta be driven and self-motivated. They won’t spoon-feed you (or if they do, that means you’re doing a poor job). During my time there, I got to head up a few big projects outside my usual job scope. Of course that mean more work hours, more mistakes, and more frustrations, but it also meant way more growth than I would have gotten elsewhere. If you’re looking for a status quo job doing minimal work, OM is not the place for you. If you’re hungry and can learn and adapt quick, you’ll gain a lot from OM.
Cons
1. Accountability Although official working hours are 11-6pm, we usually stay late or work through the night. But digital marketing runs 24/7, so no complaints there. The only complaint is having teammates who slack because of the work flexibility. 2. Culture Fit Surprisingly, I’ve seen a handful of people who’ve come in and not be able to “fit in” to the OM culture. They usually leave within months. Perhaps it’s personality or work style, but I think OM can do better in helping new hires find their place. On another note, the interview process also needs to be more efficient in finding and retaining good talent. (Really no need for three-round interviews for people that don’t fit) 3. Work Sustainability In a big corporation, when one person leaves, the company may suffer a while, but it will pick back up like a well-oiled machine because of the structure in place. Perhaps it’s just a small company/startup thing, but OM is not good in replacing talent. With all the responsibility each individual carries, it’s hard to make up for it when one leaves - even worse when a few leave together.