Serious Disappointment - Anonymous employee Alley Employee Review

1.0
1 Apr 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The members and some of my previous co-workers contributed to Alley being great. Most importantly, the opportunity to meet new people like in any other company.

Cons

There was a lot of favoritism in this company. Along with this there was secrecy, racism especially from the CEO, unfair treatment, disrespect from management, unfair wages, the list continues. I worked here long enough to know that the company lacked direction. Even members of the space began distancing themselves from Alley and seeing it more as a place they were renting. The CEO had favoritism with employees but most importantly with members which you would see when it comes to pricing. Along with an inappropriate relationship he had with one of his employees. Quite frankly, he shouldn’t even be the CEO. If Nsi we’re still around this place wouldn’t be a total mess and employees wouldn’t be so unhappy. You don’t want to work in a place where there’s a lack of transparency. It’s like being sold a dream that doesn’t exist. I’ve seen the CEO scream at his employees and call them names, not only was it disrespectful but it was embarrassing to work for someone who could care less about others. His primary focus was and will always be himself. He barely even speaks to all of his employees let alone know what they do. He’s sneaky, fake and plays dirty tricks to get to the top. He’s not the kind of CEO you will look at as a role model. I write all of this because I want others to work in a place they’ll be able to grow and learn. Alley will only hinder your chances of that. And if you’re in it for the money, don’t bother because they will only underpay you and tell you they don’t have enough in their budget to offer you more but that’s a HUGE lie.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

I'm wrapping up my first month with Alley and couldn't be more excited to be working with such a vibrant team and organization. I've NEVER worked with a more creative, caring, and dedicated group of people who deeply care about each other's success and the success of the members in the space (we're a cowroking company.) Ever. And I've worked with some companies known for taking great care of people. There is also tremendous opportunity for growth. The team is small (though growing) and not one person hasn't had the opportunity to push the boundaries of their job and skills, gaining experience and street cred' along the way. And that work is recognized by leadership. Finally, what incredible access to a community of cutting edge entrepreneurs, creatives, and companies at large. I've rarely seen such a concentration of all the people I want to work with, go hear lead a workshop on ANYTHING, and have dinner with under one roof.

Cons

Alley is at that amazing point of having outgrown its "start up" shoes and is working hard to build the systems that will support it's continued growth. This culture is great for people who enjoy thinking outside the box, being given a lot of trust and autonomy to solve big problems, and where everyone is giving 110% to build something greater than themselves. This isn't for everyone. Sometimes there isn't a lot of structure because they trust you to build it. I've certainly heard stories of people not vibing with this highly demanding flow. Fair enough, but if you've got the spirit, it pays back in spades.

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