Pros and cons, overall a steady Seattle-area agency - Assistant Manager Formative Employee Review

3.0
Oct 24, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great exposure to and experience with top tier social impact clients like the Gates Foundation and Microsoft. Director-level folks often leave for high-paying tech roles leading teams.

Cons

Downsized in the last year leading to layoffs, unequal pay structure, DEI isn't a central priority like it once was.

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5.0
Nov 1, 2024
Anonymous intern
Recommend
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Pros

Great team, meaningful work. Stretched me but I was helped along the way.

Cons

Nothing negative to say about it.

3.0
Jun 24, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Good benefits - Small team - Leadership that seems actually to care about employees

Cons

- Low on diversity - Can work long hours - Limited options for projects

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