Pyramid scheme - Anonymous employee Votion Employee Review

1.0
Mar 28, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Office is easy to get to.

Cons

Lies during interviews Misleading employment process Uses term "marketing" very loosely Lead generators not marketing team Cult vibes Obnoxious project managers Project managers talk poorly about each other and Ceo to team memberss Team morning meetings are not best use of time. No different than door to door sales

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Votion Response
9y
Thank you for your observations. We're proud of our family-esque culture. It provides a good support system and team environment, but a con can be that employees feel comfortable enough to discuss both good and bad parts of their day with each other. We do have a very excited and motivated team, which it sounds like you found obnoxious. Votion is NOT a pyramid scheme - and our multi-billion dollar clients would not partner with someone running illegal operations. Nondisclosure agreements aside, Votion strives to be as transparent and forthcoming to all applicants and employees as possible. Votion conducts business-to-consumer direct marketing, which is distinctly different from door-to-door sales. Marketing is an umbrella term in general. If you were confused about the specifics at any point during your interview process or employment, our Manager's door is always open for one-on-one's. We're glad to hear you didn't have any issues finding our office. If you have any other feedback, feel free to reach out to our HR Team at hr@votionpdx.com.

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If you have a student mentality and are willing to actually put in the work, you will learn a great deal in a short amount of time. Great co-workers, dedicated management. Officer Manager really cared about how employees perform and was truly very dedicated to everyones' success.

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5.0
Dec 6, 2017
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Pros

You have complete control over your career growth here. And everyone is given the same opportunity to achieve that growth. The company only promotes from within. They don't bring in managers from the outside. I love that. The management team knows exactly how to help their team members grow because they have been there themselves. This fact promotes a company culture of respect and teamwork. Team members all help each other improve their current skill sets and master new ones. The management team continuously provides opportunities for employees to positively impact their coworkers. They even do team night events and tend to have a pretty fun Holiday Party. Giving back to the community is encouraged around the office. HR organizes volunteer opportunities for staff to take part in with places like the Oregon Humane Society or Habitat for Humanity. The atmosphere in the office is fun and inviting while simultaneously being growth oriented. Which is great, since the company has been expanding recently (so as far as I can see) there is no ceiling on upward mobility here. I found a place where my individual efforts are rewarded. A place where I can make an impact on my career, my earning potential, and my local community.

Cons

The hours are non-traditional. Not your standard Mon-Fri, 9-5 type deal. The opportunity for growth is provided to all, but that growth must be earned by each individual. So just as in life, there are no guarantees. The company has been expanding so some growing pains are to be expected. Those not on board with the company culture e.g. negative, stagnant, or lazy people don't usually last that long.

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Votion Response
8y
Thank you for your review, and your feedback! We're so glad you enjoy the company culture and volunteer opportunities, and are happy to hear how much you are growing with us.
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