What’s the work-life balance in Chicago for:
VML
HAVAS
TracyLocke
Leo

I know each department and team function semi-mutually exclusive - but an overall culture feel would be great to have as well

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Cw 2 - I don’t understand why this is lazy? An app where everyone here is from the same industry. It seems like the most logical way to get first hand information.

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This is maybe the laziest way to research

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@CP2 I am trying to better my career. I don’t use this app much and some companies don’t have updated Glassdoor reviews. I apologize if this comes across as lazy - but actively trying to find a job on Chicago’s dry market is not lazy.

There is no search button and I can’t spend hours scrolling at work.

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There’s is no work-life balance at Havas. But they have cool perks and fun parties!

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Don’t work at TracyLocke. Very bad creative

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It all depends on the account at Leo. It’s so big some accounts are the size of small agencies.

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I worked at VML but in KC and can tell you that place basically shuts the lights off at 5. If the Chicago office is similar you should be alright.

Personally I hated VML but I will say they are good about being protective of people’s time away from work

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Work life balance can be challenging but is doable. Culture is in transition with certain accounts being more progressive than others. Leadership lacks diversity at this time.

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W/L could certainly be better. I would say this applies to most disciplines/teams but might help to specify what your role is. On culture, I wish there were more diversity in departments beyond just creative. Media side is about as diverse as a kid rock concert which is really disappointing. But it's a fun culture, I feel like I have genuine relationships with my coworkers and people care about and respect everyone for the most part. Fun parties, lots of perks, nice office. Net net I'd recommend to a friend.

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There’s no work life balance at Havas NYC. I assume the same is for Chicago. However, I believe part of the problem, industry-wide, is that we’ve all set the standard that we’ll work like dogs to make our client and/or company happy. So it’s hard to then establish parameters for work life balance, especially if you’ve grown in responsibility at one company. I think the best way to have work life balance is to establish clear and realistic boundaries when you start a new job.

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@PM1 is that true across all teams?

Thanks all. Was curious about strategy and analytics

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