I see that Empower Media Chicago is currently recruiting for an EVP Strategy on LinkedIn. I’m thinking of pursuing this. Any thoughts on the company? The reviews are a mixed bag of really good and absolutely horrific. Makes me think there may be a bunch of fake reviews coming directly from the company? Any constructive feedback would be appreciated.

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They’re begging people to come over. I don’t know anyone that’s stayed more than a year.

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Hmmm I’m guessing VP is an HR person from Empower. 😂😂😂

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I work with several ex Empower folks. They have horror stories. The glowing positive reviews are almost certainly coming from some manufactured reviews. I would approach with extreme caution (unless you NEED a job… no shame in working somewhere crazy if you need the money).

Appreciate the feedback. This is unfortunately very consistent with multiple people in the industry I have spoken with. The submitted glowing company reviews aren’t consistent with anything I have heard from a live human but they make the place seem bearable.
Has anyone out there had a good experience at Empower??

It’s gonna be the same pros and cons as every agency. If you can get more money just do it.

I’ve heard from several people that this place is jacking up the salaries because it is such a miserable place to work. That’s a death trap if you ask me.

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