Pros
There is a strong work–life balance, especially around the holidays, along with an unlimited PTO policy, which is, of course, closely monitored. There is free coffee, tea, and snacks.
Cons
Designers in the Marketing Department are overworked, and the quality of creative output is less important than meeting unsustainable metrics. Many designers are disengaged and looking to move on as soon as more opportunities open up in the industry. Designers also have limited opportunities to advance in their roles, learn new technologies—because the company restricts spending on essential design applications—which can set them back when seeking new employment. Even based on high-review scores, designers feel unmotivated to go above and beyond, as there is little to no reward for doing so. Designers are hired, become quickly dissatisfied with what they were initially pitched, and then leave. We are constantly posting replacement roles on LinkedIn. Compass is a skeleton of what it once was, and I would avoid it at all costs unless you’re desperate for employment. The CEO, Robert Reffkin, has become increasingly focused on greed and industry domination—a stark contrast to the generous and down-to-earth leader he once appeared to be.