So So, if you've made friends with the good old boys - Designer J. F. Ahern Employee Review

2.0
20 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay was decent. Flexible work schedule, ok work/life balance depending on the position you're in.

Cons

While inexpensive, the self funded insurance was awful. You basically had to ask permission to see a specialist or have surgery, they would try to force you to use 2 star doctors/hospitals, and then you'd have to fight tooth and nail to get them to actually pay out. If you rubbed one of the long term employees the wrong way, you can forget about advancement in the company, even if you are doing a good job in your role. Bullying and poor treatment from "management" is allowed to continue, even after HR has been made aware and the situation is not an isolated one. Once you've finally had enough and have decided it's time to go, they'll let you go on the spot and do everything in their power to not pay out your final paycheck, so be sure you have money in the bank to cover any gap between jobs. While they expect you to provide the customary two week notice for departure, they have no qualms about shoving you out the door and leaving you high and dry. They truly don't care about you and your family.

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J. F. Ahern Response
9mo
We’re disappointed to hear that your time at Ahern didn’t meet your expectations. Ahern is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and performance-based work environment. Advancement is based on merit, collaboration, and contribution, not personal relationships. We continuously evaluate our leadership practices and team dynamics to ensure fairness and accountability across all departments. We do not tolerate “bullying” in any capacity. As for our self-funded insurance plan, we understand that navigating healthcare can be complex. Our plan is designed to provide quality care while managing costs responsibly for both employees and the company. While prior authorization is sometimes required for specialist visits or procedures, this is a standard practice across many employer-sponsored plans. We work closely with our third-party administrators to ensure employees have access to appropriate care and support throughout the process. We regret that your experience with the plan was frustrating. We wish you continued success in your career.

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Thank you for your review — we're glad to have you on the team!
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