Just Nawwwww. Work somewhere else. - Photographer CADY Employee Review

1.0
Apr 21, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

My coworkers are the only reason this job had me get up and man this job market has been absolute garbage. I wanted a fun, second income job from free lancing. My coworkers were about 5-7 years younger than me, all unaware of how messed up this company is. I wanted to have something to keep up for the slow time in my own work, photography jobs were boring and basic. This one had alot of newness to it.

Cons

There are more cons to this job than their are benefits. They work these kids like dogs and worse than the army. They don't allow these young professionals to consistently eat or have a break. They work 10-12 hours shifts with 15 mins to maybe eat some work poptarts or ramen. So understaffed and disorganized. People call out because the job is ran like a circus. Hours are all over the place and really no one sets you up for what it is really like. It's painted as if this is the coolest job you will ever get. Really I am not surprised by the company's hiring demographics and who they are taking advantage of. I was a fool for being excited about what their career website was hyping up. I won't ever work here again and you shouldn't unless you really need a first time job as a photographer.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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 The company promotes a “welcoming” culture, but in practice, it often feels performative and rooted in outdated or uncomfortable approaches.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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