Pros
- Wide range of fun clients - Opportunities to learn about the industry and create content
Cons
The short time I spent at Sircle was the fastest I’ve ever experienced burnout. Despite their constant brag about work life balance, autonomy and flexibility since day one, every day was a tightrope walk. Expectations were so unrealistic that even in training, I was perpetually behind. I was micromanaged every second of my day. Emails, tasks, and my calendar was packed to the rim and was scrutinized down to the minute. You constantly feel judged and feel like your life/job is on the line for every little mistake you may make. If you raised any sort of concerns regarding timing or workload, the only and #1 favorite feedback you’d ever get from anyone was to “organize your calendar better” and “time management.” They brag about perks like “unlimited PTO” and “summer Fridays” but it’s hard to actually to take off on such occasions because even when you’re off, you’re working. Even on holidays, you are expected to be online and posting or being “highly recommended” to work by your manager, despite being told you’re “never expected to work outside of work hours.” Meanwhile, the culture is cult-like. Everyone was exhausted behind the scene but acts like they love their jobs on company meetings and on LinkedIn. The CEO, despite much respect for his impressive accomplishments, would send out his LinkedIn posts to everyone in the company asking for engagements. It was exhausting. To anyone considering this job: I know we all need a job and have bills to pay, just be prepared. I thought maybe this was just how the workforce was - you get a job, and that’s the trade off. But then I found a new job and it’s different. I have balance. My manager trusts me, and I’m not micromanaged. So if you feel that burnout and you’re stuck, please know there are better opportunities out there. Don’t settle for this.