Remote work with low pay and unstable conditions - Anonymous employee DEPT Employee Review

1.0
29 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Remote work opportunities Some nice coworkers

Cons

Very low pay Highly unstable - layoffs and outsourcing to cheaper markets are replacing US roles. Poor and absent leadership and management. You could be subject to discrimination and toxic management. No growth Bad clients

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5.0
11 Dec 2025
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Pros

Lots of individuals that make up many teams from design, copy, motion, production artists, and even full-time strategists.

Cons

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1.0
26 Jun 2026
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Pros

Access to good projects for global brands, intermittently.

Cons

6 rounds of layoffs in 6 years Inconsistent system to share best practices with the creative team Standards for quality of craft and delivery has severely declined

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