Vantaggi
I had professional experiences far beyond what most recent grads would (client-facing opportunities, a wide range of creative work, travel, leadership, and more)
However, I feel strongly that leaving was the best career decision I've ever made.
Svantaggi
The workload I was given far exceeded industry standards. The creative responsibility on one APPR client is the same amount of work as a full-time position at a different company. It’s simply not possible to healthily manage the responsibility of being the lead creative on 7–9 accounts. This resulted in 60+ hour work weeks under immense pressure. I remember having to beg for support on multiple occasions.
The owners know what to do/say to manipulate the culture into feeling positive and rewarding.