STAY AWAY!!! - Anonymous employee Civilian Employee Review

1.0
Oct 15, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- free snacks and drinks - loose hybrid policy.

Cons

- HIGH turnover rate/ a lot of fires: The amount of terminations specifically for the media team has been extremely high. In one year there was 4 terminations between media supervisor to media director positions. The media team even lost an amazing employee to another department and ultimately another company. There are high turn over rates across almost all departments. People come and go within the first few months…. And that says something if multiple people start then quit a couple months later (over and over again). They will fire you if you are not aligned with the bigger picture and you want to have your own thoughts. They will fire you if you have any say that is different. They say they welcome change but you are ostracized for it if you voice your thoughts. - management: Stacey has one thing in mind and that is to make sure that everyone does as she says. She doesn’t welcome ANY change. - TOXIC work atmosphere: anyone that says it’s the best company ever or an amazing company to work for has drunk the Kool-Aid. When I was there they demanded people be signed on from 8:30am to 5:00 pm ON THE DOT…. Micromanaging is everywhere. People want to know what you’re doing every minute of everyday. They watch you like a hawk. And the whole “work from anywhere” thing is a MAJOR LIE!!! You have to jump through hoops to get that approved and you also have to work the same time zone (not very conducive if you’re working in another country). - LOW pay: if you want to be paid adequately go somewhere else!!! I got paid $10K more for a fully remote position with the same responsibility and job title. No training or upward mobility. This is a place where you do the same thing until something better comes along. Do you yourself a favor and stay away from this company!!!!

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5.0
Dec 9, 2024
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Pros

-The projects here go beyond the usual—they’re designed to create real, lasting change in public health, sustainability, and communities. That kind of work is hard to find. -Everyone’s input is valued, and brainstorming feels like a real team effort. You leave conversations feeling energized and aligned. -The hybrid setup gives you the best of both worlds: a beautiful office to connect in person and the freedom to work remotely when it fits your life. The option to work anywhere in the world for a month each year is a standout perk. -Whether it’s stepping into new challenges or building your skills, leadership is invested in helping you succeed. -There’s a sense of trust and mutual respect at Civilian that creates a strong foundation. -Civilian isn’t a place for coasting—but if you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the chance to grow, it’s a place worth considering. The challenges are real, but so are the rewards.

Cons

-Rapid organizational growth sometimes outpaces process development, causing temporary inefficiencies.

2.0
May 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibly hybrid schedule Dogs in office Free food on Fridays

Cons

For the love of god do not work here. The culture upfront seems to be strong and human first centered but in reality this is the most toxic, disfunctional and political place I have ever worked. Leadership pretends to care but will throw you under the bus immediately. They micromanage everything. They pretend like your opinion matters but then will use your opinion against you and twist your words. If you talk to anyone who works there they will say they are miserable and are looking for a way out.

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