How is project management at Havas Media?

I am interviewing for the agency for a pharma client and am nervous after reading about past posts on layoffs & culture. My current role has no growth opportunities and low pay, no company morale (largely remote) with an office in Newark, 13 PTO but is a comfy 9-5... meanwhile, Havas has its Manhattan location, $20k bump, unlimited PTO. However, ppl are out here making it sound horrible. Do I continue w/ interview?

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You'll definitely be working a lot more hours. If the pay matters more to you, do it.

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Tread lightly. If you are interviewing to get a better WLB at Havas… don’t. I’ve heard mixed things as well!

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Project Management in media agencies is particularly poorly defined / understood. See pinned post. Make sure you understand what you're signing up for. Hom any PMs across the biz. Who do they report to? I there a documented process? A proper toolset?

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Yes, def but agree. Due to all the layoffs. The salary bump is part of another persons role or workload. It’s def not 9-5 or WLB. Get ready for 7-8pm nights. Ask about what accounts will you be on?

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