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Balsam Promotions

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Be careful. Unpredictable boss - Anonymous employee Balsam Promotions Employee Review

1.0
3 Jan 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A small company with a few nice people

Cons

4 people were fired in less than two months and most of the other employees were new (the company has less than 20 people so it is a crazy turnover). The owner never worked anywhere else in his life so he is very closed-minded and very strict about things getting done in a certain way without even trying to do them differently or to be open to new ideas. Make sure you get in writing all you are promised in the interview! I was promised one thing and after a while, I was asked to do a completely different role which had nothing to do with my profession. When I asked why he didn't mention this in the job interview, his response was "well I never said that it wasn't a part of your job"! ( a compelling argument, I know!) The owner is not approachable and very moody, the moment you speak your mind, you get fired. He also has no mercy or shame. He let me go a week before Christmass knowing that I have a baby and just got a house with a mortgage to pay (I left a very secure job for this company for a lot of false promises) he made sure to do it right before my probation period was over, just like he did with a lot of others. In the 2.5 months, I worked there I got lots of compliments for my work, from clients and him included. but the moment I disagreed with him on something (not in an argument or in an angry way) he just fired me as if he was looking for a reason. He probably needed seasonal workers and didn't care that it comes at someone's expanse. The worst part was that he made sure to put "Dismissal for a just cause" in my ROE so that I will be denied unemployment. What kind of person does that and why?

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
9 July 2018
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Being one of the youngest employees at Balsam, I got lucky to obtain such a great job right out of school. The owner was willing to give me this opportunity even though I was lacking the experience, all based on hard work and the wanting to succeed. He truly believes the best in everyone and builds his team full of positive and hard-working members. Working here has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have learnt so much and consistently improve my skill range by having the opportunity to learn and grow in aspects outside my job position. The owner puts in a lot of effort to make sure his customers and employees are happy. With a brand-new office space, great coworkers and on site refreshments, working here is pleasant and enjoyable. I have been at Balsam for about a year now, and I can’t see myself leaving anytime soon.

Cons

No cons! Since working here I have nothing but positive things to say.

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