There are so many cons. This was my second job out of college, and I was so excited to learn from talented people at a large advertising agency. I was mistaken.
First off, the cliques are absurd, especially in the PR department. The higher up girls treat the coordinators like work horses who do the work that they aren’t interested in. They go for drinks at lunch, gossip throughout the day, and outwardly bully. I had multiple conversations with management about this behavior, but was repeatedly shut down. They will consistently reward the bullies, and make you feel voiceless. I luckily had never experienced bullying in my life, that is until I started working at GS&F. It is so backwards.
Another con is there is no room for growth, and no plans for it either. If the bullies like you, you will get promoted, if not, then get out now.
There is also no regard for workloads. There were so many days where I’d get to the office early, just to be anxiety ridden all day because there was no way I’d be able to get my work done in the regular work day. I’d consistently end up staying two hours past 5 p.m. and then have to work into the night once I got home. If I’d bring this up to my managers, they’d make it seem like I was complaining and not working hard enough. On a good day, my boss would offer to help with the workload, only to tell me she didn’t have enough time once I asked. Then she’d leave to go to the local Mexican restaurant in the building to drink with her clique from work.
All I can say is, RUN. No job is worth your sanity. I can not say worse things about GS&F.
