Pros
When you first start working here, you’re valued, appreciated, and recognized. I have my colleagues to thank for helping me maintain my sanity. • Awesome colleagues • Cool atmosphere • Collaborative environment • Creative geniuses • Within walking distance to lots of great restaurants, etc. • Owner traveled frequently for business and leisure • Empowered to make decisions*
Cons
Much like the headline reads, I dreaded coming to work most days not knowing what the vibe would be like. Everyone walks around on eggshells, too scared to address the elephant in the room. • *Publicly shamed, humiliated, and destroyed if it was the wrong decision • High-stress environment • Over worked and under valued • Constantly revolving door with high turnover • Lack of training and career growth opportunities • Clear and blatant favoritism • Embarrassing reputation around town • Quarterly profit sharing rarely paid out despite hitting goals