Be comfortable with ambiguity - Sr Manager, Marketing Ziff Davis Employee Review

3.0
May 31, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people, most people are kind, everyone trying to do their best amid difficulties and shifting expectations/burnout due to recent layoffs and the nature of the industry. Remote workplace with an understanding that people need flexibility day-to-day to deal with family issues, etc.

Cons

You have to be really comfortable with ambiguity. Very hard to ever obtain clear guidance about goals/your role (which is subject to change in a moment, without explanation as to why). Also, burnout is common, as the workload and pressure gets heavy around the holidays in the shopping part of the business. The company is large and often disorganized, with nobody sure who owns what. Also, while there is day-to-day flexibility, the "unlimited" time off doesn't mean much, when you get hounded and contacted any time you try to take off more than a day.

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5.0
Apr 24, 2026
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Pros

Great experience working with my direct team and with other collaborators. Fulfilling work that has purpose and a stable environment of growth.

Cons

Fully remote, so not a ton of opportunity to interact in-person.

1.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Coworkers are great, flexible time off and remote work is nice

Cons

Expect a constant fear of being laid off and don’t event think you’ll get a merit increase, bonus, or any sort of recognition for hard work and high performance. C-Suites only vision for the future seems to be when to schedule layoffs throughout the year and then receive hefty yearly raises and bonuses for themselves.

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