The Worst Architecture Firm to Work for in Chicago - Architectural Designer NORR Employee Review

1.0
4 Jul 2021
Recommend
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Pros

It's a job in architecture

Cons

Where to begin? Understaffed as a way of doing business. Expect an awful work/life balance. Salaried so no overtime even though it was mentioned during interview. Never have I experienced such a massive turnover rate (you can see with the constant job posts). It's hard enough with your own insane work load but add in picking up the slack. As soon as you get done sprinting to hit a deadline, there's another deadline set. Constantly posting jobs for a reason....

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5.0
22 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Excellent compant to work with. Very flexible, good work life balance and great team members

Cons

Raises are the standard no matter the hard work you put in.

1.0
29 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility to work from home

Cons

Poor communication amongst the team Lack of goals Poor management Uses outdated programs that is inefficient Lack of growth long term

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