A bit disorganized - Assistant Marketing Director Blue Fire Leads Employee Review

-Remote work flexibility -Parent Company -People -Challenging work -Rewarding work -Culture -Teamwork and Transparency -Open PTO -401K and Health, Vision, Dental benefits -Generous paid holidays -Leadership and management -Great place to learn new skills and grow existing skills -Supportive leadership -Company events and recognition -Pay isn't leading, but is competitive generally

-Health Plans aren't leading the pack -Remote work can be tricky to manage expectations and communications -Nature of the business means working non-typical hours and weekends at times, but the work is pretty flexible -Lots of frustrating changes can occur with Meta that can impact production negatively, but the employees face these challenges with grit and solution-speed

There are some truly kind and genuine people who work here. Most employees are personable, down-to-earth, and simply trying to do their best to support themselves and their families. The camaraderie among team members was often the most positive part of the job.

At this company, hard work often went unnoticed while underperformers who were favorites of leadership advanced. Many of the most capable and driven employees left for better opportunities at organizations that treated them with respect and fairness. Those who remained were frequently overlooked or misled. Several people were promised promotions or raises that never happened. Communication was severely lacking. Major decisions were made behind closed doors, and employees were routinely kept in the dark. In some cases, individuals were publicly demoted, contributing to a culture of fear and mistrust. The Director of Marketing genuinely cared for the team, but was placed in an incredibly difficult position trying to advocate for employees within a leadership team that often acted unethically and prioritized profit over people. The executives were cold, calculating, and manipulative, frequently making decisions that benefited themselves at the expense of employee wellbeing and long-term company health. Pay was frequently inconsistent or poorly handled. Raises were promised, delayed, or denied with no explanation, adding to the frustration and sense of being undervalued. Employees were expected to contribute money for the executives’ holiday gifts, while laughably receiving dollar store keychains and stale candy in return. Recognition was essentially nonexistent, and management routinely ignored those who were actually doing the work. Overall, the environment was demoralizing and unsustainable for anyone hoping to grow or be treated with basic respect. The sooner a full overhaul happens, the better the odds this company will have of surviving, and actually honoring the people who keep (or kept) it running.