Mark's Reviews

Corporate culture is an issue, especially for women. Management is almost entirely a boys club. They keep trying to change things up by hiring and promoting more middle-aged white guys. "New" ideas are mostly just repeating what didn't work. No upward mobility in positions or salary (maybe more mobility if you start at the very bottom?). They pay as little as they can get away with and will minimize accomplishments to keep people in line. They do promote from within, but they don't seem to support the right people in this. I'm always shocked by the incapable people who are rewarded and the hard-working, effective people who are overlooked. Corporate staff are paid to work an 8 hour day (paid for 7.5) but seem to be expected to work at least 9. Many work more than that consistently.

What you negotiate at the door is what you'll be receiving - forever. The organization as a whole is like an ant colony without the queen. Everything takes months to approve. Every project is over budget. Every manager is a numbers manager. Great place if you want to just get by with a static paycheck and some clothing discounts, but you will shortly be disappointed if you're looking for any career advancement or to be better compensated.