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Cisneros Design Studio

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Worst work environment ever. - Junior Architectural Designer Cisneros Design Studio Employee Review

1.0
14 July 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

As a contract employee which almost everyone is, you are supposed to have a flexible schedule. If you work this out during your hiring process and they respect you, you can have the schedule that you want.

Cons

Everything. The work environment is awful. This is an "open office" that does not allow coworkers to utilize or take advantage of the very reasons behind an open office. Coworkers are not allowed to speak to each other or ask each other questions. As an intern, I was given multiple projects of my own, which was great, however I was left to fend for myself after not being allowed to ask questions or even learn the office standards that are not published anywhere or even adhered to. Also, there is no fair compensation. As a contract worker, you are supposed to be paid over and above what a normal employee with full benefits would be paid. At Cisneros, they will pay you far under the typical hourly or salary rate even while not offering benefits or paid time off. Upon hiring, they will inform you that the contract probation period is 3 months, but this is a lie. There are exemplary employees in that office that have been there for 3 years now requesting to be a full time employee and being told, "just a few more months, we just can't afford it right now." The principal architect is a "used car salesman" rather than an architect. He does not even review drawings, he just stamps them. This employer seeks out workers who have a hard time finding work in this country because they have recently immigrated here and exploits them. Steer clear!

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3.0
5 June 2017
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Pros

Big company with the last equipment

Cons

No good management and CEO

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Recommend
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Pros

Office and it’s view are nice. Not really a plus. I would say only pro is you woulnt remain jobless.

Cons

Old and outdated equipment. No room for growing/learning since Principal won’t take the risk. No raises/no benefits/unfairly salary Hourly paid job as a contract employee. No overtime paid even if you work overtime. Payment method was a written check that won’t be given ahead in case the 1st of 15th land on a weekend or holiday. If you are an intern you will be running office errands as dropping checks or picking up paperwork. They sometimes will tell you when to take lunch. No flexible schedule as only principal and one more employee have keys for the office. They won’t spent on a business email account or a full autodesk (revit/autocad) license if you are an entry level employee aka an intern. You would be literally sending emails from your personal email account.

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