Pros
I gained quite a bit of "life experience" and what was really important to me and my family when searching and selecting a position/company. Without this poor experience, I would not be were I am today, and for that I am grateful.
Cons
•Employee Turnover: This was an immediate red flag upon starting my position at Clear Design. Employees would mysteriously disappear and never show up again with zero explanation from management. I estimate I would recognize probably 3 employees plus management now. They churn through employees once they either: a) “are no longer considered a fit”, or b) express dissatisfaction with working/employment conditions. My assumption is that once employees start realizing the environment they’re in, B happens, followed by termination with A as an excuse. This is anecdotal, so take my word as a grain of salt. •Pay/Benefits: Salary is WAY below average for San Antonio. No bonuses. 8 days PTO. When asked why the PTO was so subpar, I was told it was standard. Hopefully this has been remedied. •No HR: There is no HR department. Not even one qualified person to act as an HR representative on site. Again, I hope this has been remedied. •Unsafe Working Conditions: The warehouse is one big OSHA violation. Former warehouse personnel have submitted many complaints that have gone unanswered. I sure I wouldn’t recognize any warehouse employees now, but I hope for their sake that preventative maintenance and repairs have been taken seriously. Gambling with employees’ lives is unacceptable for any size organization. •Work/Life Balance: You will be bringing your work with you when you go home and be expected to work above and beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. If you do not abide, you will be outcast by management as not supporting the team and terminated. Now, I subscribe to the “above and beyond call of duty” mentality, but sometimes employees need a breather.