Pros
You’ll definitely get some character-building experience here, especially in navigating chaos without any real direction and become an expert in crisis management. Despite all the chaos, layoffs, and managerial nonsense, I met a few of the most talented, dedicated, and down-to-earth individuals who truly cared about the work. It’s a shame they’re stuck in the same mess, but you’ll leave with a few good friendships and the bittersweet realization that the people here were the real MVPs… even if the company didn’t deserve them.
Cons
Imagine a boardroom full of people who think “fandom” is something you catch if you don’t wash your hands. Apply at your own risk—but maybe start updating your résumé before your first day. Funko hires aggressively, lays off even faster, then pretends to be shocked when morale is lower than their stock price. Not to mention at the helm of this Funhouse of Horrors is a CEO who treats insider trading like a side quest in a video game. a cash grab disguised as a collectibles company. If they could turn stock buybacks into a Funko Pop, it would be a convention exclusive. Employees aren’t assets here—they’re disposable expenses that get slashed whenever the stock needs a quick boost. One day, you’re told you’re essential to the company’s future; the next, you’re being escorted out the door because someone upstairs decided they needed to “pivot” again. If you want to work at a place where leadership actually understands their audience, values stability, and has a long-term strategy—look elsewhere. If on the other hand you enjoy empty jargon and watching a once-beloved brand fumble its way through the toy industry like a lost toddler with a briefcase— then Funko’s got a cubicle with your name on it. (for now)