Fun job to pass the time - Photographer CADY Employee Review

4.0
Feb 11, 2024
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Pros

Fun environment, active support from coworkers, an opportunity to pursue your passion and build skills in the process. I loved my time working there because it gave me real-world applicable practice to pursue my passion for art and photography. If you're looking to get into photography, this company provides you all the equipment you need and all the training you need from photo composition to lighting studio equipment. Definitely a great resume builder. There might be a commute for photo shoots on the road, though you do get compensated for your gas milage. Overall, I had a great time working at this company while getting through art school.

Cons

Long and hard hours at times, commute (where applicable), seasonal gig. The hours were a little unpredictable. Sometimes there were tons of hours, sometimes not much. For road shoots, I would have to get up and drive at 5 or 6 AM, and wouldn't get home until 3 or 4 PM if I'm lucky. As a college kid, I didn't mind the odd hours. Though if I were doing it professionally, that kind of work life balance would get difficult to maintain.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

I learned so much by working there

Cons

Sometimes the customers are a bit rude, but my manager was alwasy there to back me up.

2.0
Apr 20, 2026
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Pros

Great stepping stone to something better.

Cons

CADY appears to be led by individuals who lack a clear understanding of how to effectively run a business. The company promotes a “welcoming” culture, but in practice, it often feels performative and rooted in outdated or uncomfortable approaches. The environment within the Innovation Center is consistently tense. Teams frequently experience internal friction, and HR maintains a highly visible presence that can feel more like surveillance than support. In October 2025, Josh Cady abruptly eliminated the work-from-home policy with no transition period. This decision left many employees scrambling to adjust, particularly those who relied on remote flexibility for childcare and other responsibilities. The PTO policy is notably limited for a company of this size, and the absence of dedicated sick days only adds to employee strain. Removing remote work mid-year, while offering minimal time off, reflects a lack of consideration for employee well-being. Daily interactions can also feel forced. For example, employees are greeted each morning by HR in a way that often comes across as insincere rather than welcoming. Overall, CADY feels disorganized, undercompensates its employees, and provides minimal benefits, contributing to a challenging and unsupportive work environment.

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