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Dont be fooled by fake positive reviews - Anonymous employee Jonathan Y Design Employee Review

1.0
Apr 27, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Free coffee and snacks. Very nice colleagues.

Cons

Extremely micro-managed with minutes-to-minutes strict clock in / out system The company is unconcerned if you are sick in the height of a pandemic, and obligated to come into the office unless you are one of the three people that get special privileges. They believe that employees are not working if they are permitted to work from home. They believe that they are cooperating for the employees and that we should appreciate for their benefits when we get 5 holidays and 5 PTO. They offer a 401k which does not match anything and the health insurance that is not accepted anywhere. They refuse to give employees any titles because they do not want us to be able to negotiate salaries. The CEO is well versed in gaslighting employees and makes sure to use this power. He does not trust his employees, therefore as a result he berates them until they quit. He expects specific employees to perform as supervisors or managers without them given the actual titles, therefore no structure exists in this company. Since there is no structure, new employees will work on the same assignments as seniors, and it is the seniors’ responsibility to keep these same-titled new employees under control. He is a man-child who runs the company on emotions. He hires minorities so he can underpay them and takes advantage of people who don't speak up for themselves. He does not have the necessary knowledge or common sense to run the business or understand his employees since he never worked for any other company besides his family-owned business. The turnover rate is extremely high. Do not be surprised when you hear that every employee is looking for a better opportunity.

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5.0
Feb 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I’m finally writing this because, after being here for a few years, I’ve seen negative reviews from former colleagues who left for various reasons and then spread incorrect information. No, this is not a "fake review" like some have claimed about ANY positive feedback. This is my true experience. The people here are fantastic to work with, and the overall work environment fosters learning, growth, and collaboration. Additionally, the CEO is very accessible, open to ideas, and genuinely cares about employees. This is also a place where hard work is valued and appreciated. The people who have stayed long-term are those who put in the effort and have been rewarded for it. In my first 4-5 months during training, I worked under my manager’s supervision, but after getting the hang of things, I was trusted to do my work with minimal oversight. This balance of structure and autonomy has been a great experience.

Cons

This company truly follows the "hard work pays off" mentality, so if someone isn’t willing to put in the effort, it can be a challenging environment for them. That seems like a pretty straightforward expectation for any job.

5
1.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Always approves time off even if you don’t have any

Cons

This company fosters an intense micromanagement culture. Logical thinkers will struggle here, as daily operations frequently defy standard business rationale. Leadership is deeply problematic. The CEO, who appears to operate from an inherited position, resists pushback, resorts to gaslighting, and reacts poorly to the word "no." HR and other managers enable this behavior, creating an environment where compliance is rewarded over competence. From a consumer standpoint, practices are concerning. Instead of keeping best sellers in stock the CEO fixates on what’s selling the most on Amazon and rips off the design/product. The wfh policy is strict for most but arbitrarily bent for favorites (despite remote Fridays being industry-standard) Be aware that the office is aggressively dog-friendly without warning potential candidates, so expect barking upon arrival for your in person interview. Compensation is poverty level, 5 PTO days (vs. the standard 15), and what they call a "salary" requires you to clock in/out. They attempt to offset this with company lunches, which falls short. Verdict: The environment resembles a daycare more than a professional setting. If the CEO interviews you, run. If not, this role may serve as a temporary paycheck while you actively search for a long-term career, just don't expect growth or fairness here.

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