Davis is the most TOXIC workplace environment I’ve ever experienced.
PLEASE BE AWARE of the three FAKE positive reviews that were all written, in haste might I add, on the same day (3/13/18). This was done in response to a potential employee asking about the negative reviews on Glassdoor in an interview. This candidate is one smart cookie and did their homework. They saved themselves from the misery that they would certainly have endured working at Davis. All of the other reviews are telling you the honest truth and providing a clear picture of the type of place Davis truly is.
Unfortunately for me, I didn’t see these Glassdoor reviews before I accepted a position at Davis. However, I did become aware after working there that they had an extremely high amount of turnover. When I asked questions about this, I was given unclear answers and brushed off. I got the impression that I was being lied to and I was right. The turnover rate is so high because they constantly fire people, and many times for no legitimate reason. I just wish I would’ve listened to my intuition and quit when I first noticed things weren’t right.
So here are the facts:
1. You will be underpaid (especially if you are a woman).
2. If you don’t like to drink excessively or gossip about people, you will be ostracized and probably fired. If you’re not an obscenely loud and boisterous person, you’ll probably be fired. The gossip you will hear about former employees and clients will leave you feeling disgusting. It’s so unprofessional to talk about people the way they do, but it’s accepted there. Word to the wise- don’t tell them ANYTHING about you. If you do, you’ll be the next person they gossip and laugh about endlessly after they fire you.
3. You will always be given projects/assignments at the very last minute possible, because management doesn’t manage the workflow well, which will cause you to work excessive amounts of overtime. As a result, management won’t appreciate your hard work and will likely fire you. I’m serious.
4. You won’t be trained for your position or properly managed. They will probably fire you for this as well.
5. Davis is run by “mean girls” who think everyone loves them but the reality is quite frankly the opposite. Employees play the game and pretend to like management but only to keep their jobs. They know if they don’t, they’ll be fired.
6. Junior level employees are all hardworking and mostly nice people. Management, on the other hand, is the biggest problem Davis has. They don’t know what they’re doing. They hire and fire on a whim. They treat their employees horribly, especially the women. All of the junior level employees are working under extreme stress because they don’t know if they’ll be fired next. It’s truly awful.
7. Everyone in a management position lies. Please don’t ever assume that you’re being told the truth about anything.
8. Davis is a very sexist workplace. It definitely isn’t safe for minorities or women. You’ve been warned.
I know how difficult it is to get a job and a position at Davis can look appealing, especially if you’ve been searching for a job for some time. But listen Linda listen, only accept a position at Davis is you truly hate yourself and thrive in misery. You will seriously regret it. Save yourself from the drama and stress. Trust me, something else better will come around that’s actually worth your time.
Best wishes on your job search!
