Dual Responsibilities and Directionless Marketing Strategy Lead to High Stress Levels
Pros
One highlight was the opportunity to freely curate genuine ideas for social media content. Being able to collaborate with local Seattle-based communities.
Cons
- Lack of leadership responsibilities, organizational skills, and daily commitments - Directionless marketing strategy; there was no clear route for a company that has been around for over 70 years - Lack of recognition and empathy, regardless of the effort exerted - Frustrations due to the business's failure to establish standards of quality work versus performance - High-stress levels, work overload, and a lack of guidance and implementation for success - Limited ability to collaborate freely among different departments within a "family-owned and operated" business - Rumors among colleagues spread rapidly, creating a toxic environment for those not exceeding expectations - No direct HR contact (besides payroll or benefits) - Promised 90-day review was never prioritized nor given, therefore performance was never assessed - Team communications are solely conducted via text, making it challenging to separate work from personal life
