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The Future Factory

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We'll exploit you, because that's what families do! - Account Manager The Future Factory Employee Review

1.0
16 Nov 2024
Recommend
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Pros

All the "pros" of this company are seriously not worth the pay, management or pressures put on you when working for Future Factory.

Cons

Location is awful. Pay is terrible. For the amount of cold calling they MAKE you do, you might as well consider working for a call centre, at least at a call centre the pay is significantly better. It is a sales job disguising itself as a marketing job. PODS. Management has its own clique. They will Micro manage you. You will be managed by people with no actual management training, they are your manager because they've just been at the job longer than you have. God forbid, for whatever valid reason you have, you don't hit your daily or monthly target – they will use this to stunt your progression in the company. It’s all bonus incentive, you will be pushed beyond what you were promised in your interview to ensure your management team get their bonus for the month. ChatGPT can and will give you better training. It’s nothing more than a glorified cold call centre that will pin you and your colleges against each other for the benefit of your manager getting a monthly bonus.

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1.0
7 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

No meaningful advantages stood out during my experience.

Cons

My experience at the London office of Future Factory was disappointing overall. One of the biggest challenges was the appointment of inexperienced individuals into management positions without sufficient leadership training. This created inconsistency, perceived bias, and a lack of structured guidance for junior team members. Effective leadership requires accountability, fairness, and mentorship — all of which felt inconsistent during my time there. The workplace culture also felt pressured at times. Weekly pub outings and social activities seemed strongly encouraged, which may suit some employees but can feel uncomfortable or exclusionary for those who prefer clearer work-life boundaries. In my view, senior leadership - including Managing Director Sam Wheatman - did not consistently demonstrate the level of professionalism, accountability, and respectful communication expected in a healthy workplace. There were instances where leadership visibility and support during important moments were lacking, and communication with junior employees could have been more constructive. While the company promotes perks such as free food and social activities, these benefits do not compensate for concerns around compensation structure, leadership development, and a transparent, inclusive culture.

3.0
31 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good people, you’ll make friends that last after the job Exposure to lots of agencies early in career

Cons

Not run very well, lots of issues with parent company Very high turnover of staff, this affects quality of client servicing and annoys clients. Hard to take over client accounts sometimes Company size halved, low morale Repetitive role

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