Pros
The biggest positives of working at BetMGM were the supportive and drama-free team culture within the digital marketing department and the excellent work-life balance—I consistently worked no more than 40 hours per week. Management was respectful and made a clear effort to recognize employees and make them feel appreciated. There were also meaningful opportunities to get involved in new projects, which allowed me to grow beyond my core role. The environment was low-stress, the workload was manageable, and my colleagues across the immediate team were genuinely kind and collaborative.
Cons
The main downsides of the role were tied to compensation, growth opportunities, and cross-functional collaboration. The salary was significantly below market compared to what I’ve earned in similar roles since leaving. While the overall meeting load wasn't excessive, many meetings included people who didn’t need to be there, making them inefficient. One of the biggest challenges was working with teams outside of my immediate department—processes were vague, approvals were slow, and ownership was unclear, which led to frequent blockers even for minor tasks. Additionally, while I did see some significant promotions, they generally seemed to go to employees who had been with the company for many years. Meaningful raises or faster-track advancement didn’t appear to be common. These factors combined made it feel difficult to progress or execute efficiently despite an otherwise positive day-to-day environment.
