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.
