I left this company feeling like I just escaped an abusive relationship - Maker Experience Manager Jennifer Maker Employee Review

1.0
25 July 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Unfortunately, the only pro to this job was meeting the team that made up the Jennifer Maker company. The team is an underutilized, amazing group of smart, talented, creative individuals that are treated unfairly.

Cons

I have spent the last year of my life having the misfortune of working for one of the most messed up companies I have ever been part of. I have never seen someone treat other people the way this horrible human treats her employees. I hate that the Jennifer Maker business is built on the false assumption she's a nice person, she's not...she's a literal monster. I have never seen such a high turn over, I have never had to stand up for people in a professional setting just to demand they be treated with common courtesy. I have never in my life seen people be fired for asking questions, for help or for guidance. I have never been part of so many messed up mind games. I am coming out of this employment feeling as though I just escaped an abusive relationship. If you ever feel this way (regardless of the situation)-it's not worth the pain, stress and sadness-just leave and don't lose anymore of yourself ❤️ Reading some of these other reviews makes me sad as the blame was fully put on the COO. There is no doubt that the COO was just as bad as Jennifer Maker, but not worse. Jennifer Maker hid behind her COO and together along with the "HR Hero" they made and continue to make their employees lives miserable. And just so everyone knows (if you are a former/current employee)--the COO was knowingly arrested for fraud (not the first time, a month before our retreat) and was able to still work and handle personal documentation from all employees. Don't believe me? Look it up.

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5.0
3 July 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Perhaps the first company I've worked for that follows their core values - actually measuring success and weighing decisions based on them. - Leadership, from the CEO down, are committed to making decisions that are authentic and genuinely what the community is looking for. Yes, this is a for-profit company, but there is never the feel of any initiatives being 'money grabs' - everything seems balanced for value and what is being created/shared. - Communication, Morale, Leadership, and overall Direction have all improved drastically in the last year. An executive that was at the root of issues was removed, and a commitment to clarity, purpose, and open communication has been refreshing and encouraging. - Nice communication and teamwork, not always possible with fully remote positions...and speaking of - - Remote position - Offers a great deal of consistent flexibility. - The Crafting Community is vibrant and excited - and it's a blast being able to be a part of the process of helping those grow in their crafting skills and execution. - Pay is competitive.

Cons

- A bit of 'semi-controlled chaos' - there is a lot going on, many projects and deadlines, and at certain times of the year it can feel overwhelming. A dedication to re-visiting processes and becoming more efficient and organized shows promise to continue to help correct this. - Growing pains that are common for a business that go from being small, to medium-sized, and is trying to harness what it takes to have sustained growth.

1.0
11 Feb 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Remote work is the only pro.

Cons

JM takes credit for everything when it’s her Team that does the hard work. As an employee you are never recognized by her. She appears to be this amazing person, but treats her employees like we don’t exist. She runs from anything that is a hard conversation. She’s so worried about what the public thinks but doesn’t care about the people who make all the designs and do the work. It’s like being with someone daily who is emotionally abusive. Don’t work for her. She will ruin your love of crafting!

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