Pros
A good place to pick up a vast set of skills, learn and grow. Creativity is encouraged and the team is open-minded to new ideas.
Kontras
Like all agencies OT is inevitable. It's hard to stay long because oftentimes than not, the market can offer a higher salary with the same level of skills.
Pros
1. Broad Industry Exposure: Broad industry exposure with full-cycle project experience, good for fresh graduates and interns to build their portfolios. 2. Supportive Colleagues: Friendly and collaborative team, both in the Singapore and Jakarta offices. 3. Improved Skill Set: Dynamic roles requiring multiple responsibilities, help to accelerate personal and professional growth.
Kontras
1. Limited Career Growth & Compensation: A small agency with limited career advancement and the compensation does not align with the high workload. 2. Insufficient Manpower: Ambitious expansion into the Jakarta office, combined with a hiring freeze in Singapore has resulted in overreliance on interns. This affects operational efficiency & forces full-timers to work overtime to meet tight deadlines. 3. Coordination Issues: Inconsistent communication between the directors which leads to unclear directions. 4. Compulsory Lunches: Daily lunches with management at a designated canteen are mandatory. These lunches can start late or be interrupted by client meetings. 5. Wellness and Benefits: Minimal employee benefits package, and taking medical or annual leave can be stressful due to inflexible deadlines and insufficient coverage. These issues are particularly evident during Christmas or Hari Raya. 6. Holiday Expectations: Employees are required to participate in office spring cleaning during holidays and contribute potluck meals at their own expense. 7. High Turnover: The high employee turnover rate can strain the remaining team, affecting continuity and morale. 8. Client Prioritization Over Employee Well-being: The agency's strong emphasis on client satisfaction often comes at the expense of employee well-being.
Pros
Creativeans is a solid place to build up your skills if you’re willing to learn from experienced seniors and hands-on management. The pace is fast, and you get to work on many interesting projects across different industries, so you’ll never be bored.
Kontras
Work can get quite busy since there are multiple projects running at the same time. You’ll need to be quick to adapt and manage your timelines well. It can be challenging, but you’ll definitely grow a lot if you put your heart into it.