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An ego-driven culture that burns out and discards employees - Social Media Manager Sircle Media Solutions Employee Review

1.0
Jul 30, 2025
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Pros

I can’t think of any!

Cons

I have worked at several agencies and Sircle was by far the worst. The culture is toxic, the expectations are unrealistic and the leadership thrives on cult like fear and favoritism. From the start there was no proper training. On my second day I was thrown directly into client work with no direction and told I should “take it as a compliment.” Social Media Managers are expected to do the jobs of multiple departments including ads and influencer sourcing without proper tools or support. Burnout is inevitable because overtime is the norm and any mention of it results in more micromanagement and blame around “time management.” The company culture is extremely performative. Leadership constantly posts about valuing “grit” and hard work but employees are discarded quickly. Turnover is incredibly high. Feedback is inconsistent and weaponized, and speaking up about issues only leads to gaslighting and retaliation. Benefits like unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays are advertised but discouraged when you try to use them. Microaggressions and favoritism are rampant. I was one of only a few Black employees in a company full of mostly blonde twenty-somethings. After I was let go, I later found out a meeting was held calling me “aggressive” and “angry,” despite being consistently described as soft spoken. Former athletes and sorority sisters of leadership are prioritized while others are expected to assume multiple roles to prove their dedication with no additional pay. Sircle is disorganized they have endless Google Docs and unclear processes that make your job harder. This is not a place that values its people or their contributions. If you want to experience burnout and constant judgment, this is the company for you. Otherwise, stay far away

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Sircle Media Solutions Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. While we’re disappointed to hear this was your experience, we’re always open to feedback and take concerns seriously. We recognize that working in a fast-paced agency environment isn’t the right fit for everyone. We strive to provide clear expectations from the outset, along with training and support, including a comprehensive onboarding curriculum designed to set each new team member up for success. That said, we’re always evolving our processes around onboarding, workload balance, documentation, and employee development to reduce burnout and create greater consistency across roles. Time management is something we actively support, and we encourage employees to fully unplug at the end of the workday and when taking PTO. We’re proud to have a turnover rate of just 13.8%, which is well below the industry average for marketing agencies. We also want to directly address the serious concerns raised around micro-aggressions and favoritism. These behaviors are not reflective of the values we uphold. While we cannot speak to the specifics of any anonymous review, we have no record of the language described being used, and this does not align with the culture we work hard to maintain. That said, we take concerns like these seriously and are looking into the matter further. Currently, approximately 25% of our team comes from diverse backgrounds, and we are continuously committed to growing that number. Fostering an inclusive environment is an ongoing responsibility we take seriously through our hiring practices, manager training, and company-wide DE&I efforts. Finally, while feedback and performance expectations are a key part of our culture, they are never intended to feel personal or punitive. Expectations are clearly laid out from day one, and any performance-related concerns are addressed proactively and respectfully. We are always working to improve how we support and communicate with our team. We appreciate your time at Sircle and wish you the best in your next chapter.

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Pros

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