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Yellow Scene Magazine

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If I could give it less than a star I would - Anonymous employee Yellow Scene Magazine Employee Review

1.0
1 Jun 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility to work from home when needed, gift cards to restaurants and some retailers, casual.

Cons

This magazine has been very lucky to have lasted this long taking in consideration all the frauds, lawsuits, and other illegal stuff going on behind the curtains. My purpose in writing this review is not to rant or talk bad and tell lies about a company that I worked for over a year. Instead, I want to warn future employees before getting caught by the publisher's lies and manipulative actions. ***BE AWARE, most of the positive reviews on here have been written by the owner*** First, checks are in fact given twice a month but you never know when. I once got my two checks on the very last day of the month. Another time I didn't see my checks until one month after. The publisher thinks it is ok to give partial payment to her employees, and constantly plays the victim and cries right in front of you so you can feel sorry for her. Second, the company is based out of a basement and the house in general is very dirty. There are cats and a dog that pee all over the place. It is the employees responsibility to keep the basement clean, however, there are no cleaning supplies to do so. Some of us had to bring supplies from our homes sometimes. The publisher plays favorites in a very hypocritical way. Some days she just doesn't like you so she'll do anything in her power to make your work 10 times more stressful. Plus a lot of gossip and trash talking from her part whenever an employee would leave the company. Also, her personal life interferes with the company negatively quite often. No benefits whatsoever, just trade (gift cards) about once every 2 months.

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Yellow Scene Magazine Response
8y
We wish you much peace.

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5.0
7 May 2019
Anonymous freelancer
Recommend
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Pros

The determination and passion of the team has been an amazing experience.

Cons

Realistic publication timelines can increase workplace stress.

4.0
3 Dec 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Intensely creative and collaborative atmosphere. I was in sales for nearly 2 years and really enjoyed the product itself. Compared to many competitors YS is a far sexier option. Brought my dog to work constantly which was just awesome. The creative talent opposite sales was unreal. They were so good and so great to work with. I couldn't believe how much work was produced from a full staff of only about 12 people. You are faced with incredible challenges regularly, but for the right person overcoming the challenges as a team is a highly rewarding experience. Yes, it is a demanding atmosphere, but the right person can really grow and thrive here. Based on my experience and abilities, I made pretty good money at the time - but in order to do so, you have to perform!

Cons

This type of atmosphere is just not for everyone. The challenges of being in a cut throat industry can be brutal. Must have a truly thick skin. No health benefits - this was an issue for me. Not sure if they still do festival sponsorship, but I never enjoyed having to work the booths. Occasional late nights on deadline, but that is disclosed up-front. Longevity in the role is a challenge based on how intense the position is - burnout is not uncommon. At the same time, I found the experience ultimately very rewarding and I still rely a lot on the skills I learned there in my sales career.

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Yellow Scene Magazine Response
10y
No more event work for staff-we've grown! And health benefits offered!
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