Simmer Studios Reviews

2.0

10% would recommend to a friend

(13 total reviews)

16% positive business outlook

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2.0
31 Jan 2024

Gritty startup that doesn't want to grow

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Great team of young, like-minded, talented creatives - Work-from-home setup - Work culture isn't too uptight - Interesting clients. Work itself offers lots of room for creative freedom and thinking - Occasional work hangouts

Cons

- No work contract which itself is risky for employees. Employment terms aren't clearly defined such as notice periods, leaves, holiday entitlements etc. - Unfair dismissal as experienced by former employees (see: no contract) - Poor leadership, all-over-the-place, autocratic management - The company is still leaning heavily towards a start-up culture. - Lack of accountability, overbearing, overpromising, and untrustworthy CEO - Except for government mandatory benefits, substantial company benefits are NON-EXISTENT - Understaffed team, the company isn't willing to expand or invest in its creatives which leads to burnout and unspoken resentment - Not many opportunities for growth, lack of profit-based or performance bonuses

1.0
5 Feb 2024
Recommend
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Pros

They have good clients and they make really good branding. The company is full of talented people.

Cons

They will take advantage of you and you will be overworked while being overly underpaid. There is also no structure in the company, making it very confusing especially to new hires. Very bad experience in this company. Don't do it.

1.0
4 Feb 2024
Recommend
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Pros

• Open-minded projects and clients foster creative freedom • Like-minded colleagues result in monotony • Work-from-home setup • Welcoming and friendly start • Gives occasional team hangouts and treats

Cons

• Inconsistencies in Professionalism: The company exhibits lapses in professionalism during the hiring process, onboarding, work setup, and offboarding procedures. • Compensation Practices: The company tends to undervalue its designers, consistently offering low remuneration, with intern compensation starting at Php 5000 per month and lacking any associated benefits. • Limited Employee Benefits: Full-time employees face a minimal starting salary of Php 13,000 per month, devoid of health benefits, insurance, or other standard compensations. This is notably inadequate considering the substantial workload and the company's growth potential. • Misaligned Priorities: The company appears to prioritize improving public relations, social media presence, and personal interests of the owners over strengthening the workforce through more competitive compensation, despite the fact that the designs are a cornerstone of their reputation. • Favoritism and Unprofessional Conduct: Instances of favoritism, negative discussions in upper management, and the use of an unofficial group chat for unprofessional conversations contribute to a challenging work environment. • Lack of Formal Contracts: The absence of professional contracts leaves employees and interns without clear terms regarding leaves, entitlements, benefits, and other crucial employment aspects. • Salary Delays and Management Issues: Salaries are often delayed due to lapses in processing, showcasing a lack of efficient financial management. • The CEO's handling of conflicts is marked by unprofessionalism, lack of accountability, overbearing behavior, and trustworthiness. • Limited Growth Opportunities: Employees and interns report a dearth of growth opportunities, resulting in a high turnover rate as individuals seek more promising career prospects elsewhere. • Image Protection Measures: The company employs questionable practices, including the use of bots and dummy accounts, to counteract online backlash, raising concerns about transparency and ethical conduct in addressing workplace issues.

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