Pros
**IMPORTANT: This review, along with all prior reviews, are for 'Dream Factory Agency' - a marketing agency in Downtown Orlando. The owners of this company have attempted to mask the appearance of their bad reputation by changing their company name on Glassdoor from 'Dream Factory Agency' to 'Dream Factory Productions', replacing their logo, and by changing their web address to one that is nonexistent. Please do not be fooled!** Anyways, here are the somewhat pros of working at Dream Factory: • You will learn how to self-teach and self-manage. Since this company severely lacks any sense of established training, structure, or expectation, it is entirely up to you to determine how, when and/or why things need to be completed. This may sound like freedom, but the majority of the time it results in chaos and confusion. • Time off was flexible. For the majority of my time at Dream Factory, I had no issues with taking time off for doctor appointments, traveling plans, emergencies, etc., however there is now a system in place that makes this very difficult. • Working downtown is cool — at a price (for some). Make sure you demand reimbursement for your $120+ monthly parking fee. Some employees had it paid in full, some partially reimbursed, while others received $0 in reimbursement... for 3+ YEARS.
Cons
My only purpose of leaving a review on this site is to urge you, as a potential intern or employee, to not waste your precious time or sanity here while you’re young and able. However, if you choose to work here, be advised of the following (as I wish someone advised me): • Do not work overtime. Do not work hard. You will not be rewarded for going above and beyond what you think is expected of you. In fact, you have a better chance of getting fired than receiving a promotion or raise. I personally experienced DOZENS of people either quit or get fired during my employment. This workplace thrives on motivating through fear rather than encouragement. • Expect to likely never feel any sense of accomplishment or pride for any project you have a hand in, as there is not a second to spare for real creativity, innovation, or effort due to the company’s dire lack of time, resources, and personnel (and frankly, incentive). If you're thinking marketing agency = fun and creativity, this is not the place you need to be. • Ensure all work-related agreements (this includes salary raises, title changes, company adjustments, etc.) are made in writing or are documented in any way, shape, or form. The executive team is known to deny, retract, or simply never follow through with these seemingly promising discussions. • Be alert of (and document) the unprofessional, uncomfortable, and disrespectful personal remarks and/or behavior frequently made by the executive team. P.S. Note that all "positive" reviews for this workplace were mysteriously written on the same day.