Great place to stagnant professional development - Anonymous employee HillDay Employee Review

I can't think of any.

Where do I even begin? Employees are discriminated against, there are no fair labor or wage laws. There is nepotism. You are expected to be a do-it-all kind of person, put in at least 50-60 hours a week of work, and are taken advantage of because most employees are salaried. There are no advancement opportunities, the work culture is horrible! There is no diversity or inclusion. The non-favorite employees are marginalized, and disrespected in any way possible and your are always wondering if you will get paid. Payroll is inefficient, HR as a whole! There is none of that! No work-life balance, employees are constantly docked pay without reason or notice!

You get to work on the high-visibility I-45 expansion project for TxDOT.

You’re hired with promises of meaningful work and career growth but quickly find yourself doing grunt work for TxDOT public meetings or even the CEO’s personal sorority events, often on your own time. Expect to work nights and weekends with no extra pay, no flex time, and no overtime. The salary might seem decent on paper, but you’ll likely clock 60-hour weeks unless you push back (which will impact how you are treated). PTO policies are inconsistent, and the promised 10 remote workdays are nonexistent. The CEO, who runs the company with her husband (the VP), arbitrarily docks PTO and denies work-from-home requests, even in cases of contagious illness, COVID, or family emergencies. Treatment varies based on the CEO’s mood and whether you’re a family member or personal friend. Your role is to carry out the CEO’s plans, not offer creative input or do meaningful public affairs or PR work. Instead, you’ll handle tasks like setting up banners, doing laundry, picking up materials, and heavy lifting for events. Don’t expect networking opportunities or career growth. Voicing concerns often results in all-staff lectures about how “grateful” everyone should be for getting paid, sometimes via Zelle instead of direct deposit, which was supposedly set up. HR matters are aired publicly, creating a toxic environment. If you’re considering an offer, talk to current employees outside the CEO’s circle before making a decision.