Pros
No agency or business is perfect. There are pros and cons working almost anywhere, but I must say my stint at Firehouse was the most meaningful time of my career.
Unfortunately, even good things come to an end, and about a year ago after almost nine years at Firehouse I was let go due to a downturn in business. If you work in the advertising business long enough, you know this is always a possibility. There are peaks and valleys no matter how proficient you are as an agency. That said, I couldn’t have asked for more support during my last weeks as I looked for other opportunities, and they did everything they could to ensure I landed on my feet.
As far as the management team there, both past and present, I must say they were like family to both me and mine. Going to the office was never a task, it was a collaborative environment with some of the smartest and creative people I’ve ever worked with. And, the CFO did everything possible to provide the best benefits and working environment he could, especially in a corporate world where it’s nearly impossible as a small business to provide for their employees.
Though I’m no longer there, I’m hopeful they find the success they deserve moving forward.
Cons
While it's a great place to work, I do think there is an opportunity to create a more competitive environment to raise the overall game of the agency. I think everyone needs a goal to work towards and a plan to get there.