Abuse, Bullying & Disrespect from Superiors - Editorial Assistant Scholastic Employee Review

1.0
May 17, 2020
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Pros

You leave with Scholastic's name on your resume. Somedays, you'll find yourself doing cool things.

Cons

Disrespectful management. A culture of prizing & celebrating superiors with no recognition of mid-level or entry-level workers. Dismal pay. Clearly not a company well trained on respectful workplace behavior as there was consistent abusive behavior. I saw my coworkers cry NUMEROUS times and that is, if you ask me, a sure fire sign of an unhealthy work environment and do remember, the environment is dictated by the person who heads the department. No opportunities for upward growth, no conversations on "career," was expected to work a job, serve a purpose and stay on as a contractor in hopes I would someday make it to "full-time, staff," rather than get a promotion or anything. My boss asked I lessen my vacation request which I respected, then she didn't get back to me to confirm my vacation for over a month - this is blatant disrespect. She spoke to me day in and day out but was unable to say yes to my request, to grant me any feeling of security, or recognize that I needed a break from that workplace.

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