Was the best job I ever had - Account Manager Custom Ink Employee Review

2.0
4 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

When I was first hired at CI, I would rave about it and tell everyone how great of a place it was. It changed my whole life around. I recieved several pay increases and I was promoted into Account management quickly.

Cons

Everything started to go down hill during their first rounds of massive layoffs. Then the new CEO took over and every couple of months for the next few years they were laying off people. It was hard to stay productive and care about your work when you always felt like you were next on the chopping block... then eventually I ,along with my entire team, was laid off. It was funny how a couple months before laying us off, they made us do this training that was suppose to convince us why we were important and to basically not stress over Ai... when in truth, there were so many people leaving on their own due to organizational changes that happened over the summer I think they feared they wouldn't have enough people left to take them through the holiday rush lol. Once we were done making the company their money for the holiday season they let us all go. The Customink now isn't the Customink I started with. They didn't even advertise for pride month in June on their website like they usually do. They must be feeling the pressure of the current political climate we are in and now... they are becoming just like the rest of these money hungry corporations that care more about record profits than people... I miss when Marc was the ceo and I wish everyone the best who's still there! I can't imagine the stress they're under. Also, I know Customink loves to response to these reviews but there's no need. I'm already laid off and your ratings speak for themselves.

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Custom Ink Response
3mo
Thank you for your candid feedback. While we acknowledge your request that a response wasn't necessary, we felt it was important to reach out and validate the concerns you’ve raised. We never want a team member to feel like "just a number," and we sincerely hear your frustration regarding the impact of organizational changes and the timing of our recent AI initiatives. It is disheartening to hear that the sense of security and culture you once raved about has felt diminished. We believe in the importance of acknowledging these difficult shifts directly rather than staying silent. We remain committed to supporting all Inkers—including those transitioning out of the company—with severance and extended benefits to help bridge the gap to their next opportunity. Thank you for your honesty and for the significant growth you’ve achieved here.

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Cons

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Custom Ink Response
1d
Thank you for reflecting on your time with us and sharing your honest feedback. We are pleased to know that our benefits and commitment to diversity initiatives were positive elements of your experience. We are truly sorry to hear about your frustration regarding the daily responsibilities of your role, our historical store safety guidelines, and the management culture you experienced. Providing transparent expectations and ensuring a safe, respectful environment for our team members are core priorities, and we regret that your experience did not reflect this. Although you transitioned away from the company in 2022, your insights are valuable as we look back at our operational history and work to strengthen our organization moving forward. Thank you for your past contributions to the team, and we wish you continued success in your professional journey.
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