Stanton Optical Reviews

• Recruitment practices are very unprofessional. For example, two people were hired for the same position. Then after only one month Management kept the stronger new hire and laid off the other employee. This tactic was unbeknownst to the candidates. • Job expectations are not clearly communicated. This can be attributed to, the fact that, my supervisors had little knowledge of the technical skills involved in Graphic Design. As a result, demands and instructions were often unreasonable. • Marketing and Design Strategies changed on a daily basis, which made it difficult to meet deadlines, because concepts continuously needed to be re-worked. • As a salaried worked, I was still required to clock in and out. I was micro managed and did not have an avenue to express any creativity in my work. • During my employment, I observed that many positions had high turn over rates. • There is a noticeable division between Management and the rest of staff. Often Managers would not acknowledge or greet subordinates. Not even a simple “good morning”. • The Human Resources department did not appear to maintain the level of confidentiality required when employees lodged complaints. Serious matters were handled unprofessionally. Employees therefore felt like they had no legitimate recourse when experiencing on-the-job issues. • Though I held the position of Graphic Designer, I was expected to contribute to Marketing and Web Design. However, this was only communicated to me in my performance review. • The performance review was a “bashing session”. It was not conducted in a constructive manner nor was it a collaborative exercise. • Management was very secretive about the duties of new hires and freelancers. This created an environment where the employees in my area felt like they had no job security. • During my employment, the Web Design position was eliminated, and I was expected to assume the role of the former employee. There was no mention of additional compensation, until I raised the issue. And even then, I had to fight ‘tooth and nail’ to receive a very small increase. • I am a conscientious, diligent worker, who always maintained an outstanding employment record. However, at Stanton Optical I was never appreciated, and my work was never praised.

The average adult will find that their core values and human compassion do not align with the dysfunctional culture at this company. Do not look for clear direction or strong leadership within this company's four walls. However, the Dilbert Principle continually resonates in every dirty, cockroach infested corner of that company. Other cons: The company segregates employees based on social class. Employee benefits are unaffordable. Plus no 401k. High (really high) turnover rates. No training. Which would account for the numerous complaints found all over the internet like the Better Business Bureau, Ripoff Report, Yelp, or Call Kurtis Investigates. In fact, they have a few lawsuits for violating consumer laws in addition to multiple EEOC claims. The kitchen is a septic pool of germs. A majority of the positive reviews on Glassdoor were influenced by HR. Much like the customers reviews on Yelp, which are left by Stanton Optical employees. I wasn't lying about the cockroach infestation.