AVOID - Account Manager Irvine Partners Employee Review

Will teach you what poor management is, Ok entry level job, but leave quickly - you will be abused, and your values challenged. Made me realise that some that employers are worse for the spirit than unemployment. Felt relieved when I left.

Highly unethical. Quantity over quality - you will be worked relentlessly. Your ideas and opinions don't count. Toe the party line or be vilified by management among your colleagues. CEO has huge ego, claims anyone else's ideas are weak, and will try to convince you that employee benefits are not in your best interests. Output is vapid and not evidence-based, and was unrewarding. We did not do the best for our clients, and at times I was concerned about liability. Worst employer in my career, on any metric. Avoid.

Some impressive clients. Can't believe they landed some of them tbh. Opportunity to do interesting work if you like writing and media coverage (CEO's preference). Potential for travel to other offices. Diverse staff.

Chaotic management. Onboarding is non-existent. You better hit the ground running and pray you don't mess up or upset the wrong person because you're more likely to get pushed out than get guidance. CEO is controlling and performative and is the source of much stress. She's also strongly opposed to providing medical aid and pension benefits, says they're a scam.