Pros
Sid Lee is a nationally (and to some extent, internationally renowned) agency, and comes with its own unique perks and challenges. It was my first job, so it was a great place to get hands-on experience in the design and advertising industry. Once I moved on from Sid Lee, many doors opened for me simply as a result of having the agency on my resumé. It is assumed that only the best and brightest are employed here, and given the high-pressure demands of the industry overall, and of this agency in particular, it is assumed that your work ethic is extremely high. Overall, I am grateful for the experience – a great place to work in your early to mid-20s, but the lifestyle is not sustainable long-term.
Cons
80-100 hour work weeks are typical and expected Extremely young workforce and high turnover means it's hard to cultivate any real sense of mentorship or substantive career goals