Barkley – “Not at all what it seems.”

Pros

It is a high profile advertising agency in Kansas City. They have a great physical environment. Free beer and popcorn.

Cons

All is not as it seems. Most people not having fun with their work. A bit of a sweatshop. Some very bad managers. A bit of the old boy advertising mentality. Sexist and difficult to get past the barriers. PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE.

Advice to Senior Management

If you have to tell people to look like they are having fun when there are cameras or clients around, it is not the fun atmosphere you like to project to others. Get rid of some high profile managers who are jerks. Everyone knows it. Senior management puts up with it.