Pros
This position allows you to use your creativity and to challenge yourself daily. You get to work with a lot of well known brands, so it is also very rewarding to see the work you do come full circle. If you’re willing to put forth the effort, MRL will provide you with everything you need to become a successful industry professional. The office environment is great too - awesome location, music playing, happy hours, fun Friday’s, etc.
Cons
This position is very fast paced and very detail oriented. You will have to work hard to succeed.
Pros
The team at MRL works quickly which allows the Sales team to prospect and be successful at bringing in more sales opportunities. This allows for a very intrapreneurial experience where I am able to manage my time and day based on clients needs and also prospect for future opportunities within clients and finding new ones too. Promotional products is a fast paced, detailed business which never stops which makes the day go by fast. The company growth has been tremendous and it is exciting to see every year how much we are growing and what the future will hold for The MRL Group.
Cons
Making sure that you balance your work life is important to avoid burnout. With growth comes some growing pains but there is a constant dedication to building a great company for all.
Pros
Remote work and annual company trips
Cons
This company overworks its employees and has unrealistic expectations. The workload doesn’t match the time given to resolve issues, and even managers seem unable to handle it. This company is very disorganized, constantly changing and implementing new rules almost every week! The micromanagement is excessive—managers still hop into emails or ask to be CC’d even after 1–2 years. No one speaks up because management sees feedback as complaining, and the team doesn’t work together to speak up on work issues. The job offers flexibility, but that’s about it. To be favored here, you basically have to make this job your entire life and personality. This might be my most frustrating job, but people overlook the downsides because it’s remote. There are better options out there—keep searching.
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