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Worst Aggregation Business in Australia! - Anonymous employee My Local Broker Employee Review

1.0
27 June 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great team members (past tense) there aren't many left! They've either clued on to this con job or were arbitrarily let go. Mass redundancy with 4 minutes notice, never to be contacted again.

Cons

Where does one start? Besides the CEO being a truly horrendous human without a shred of moral fibre, she is by far the most unprofessional person in business I have ever encountered. Her general lack of respect for staff is evident on a daily basis. Lies, manipulation, twisting of stories to place herself in a favourable light to staff, business partners and industry bodies are all part of the day to day dealings. A company cannot succeed in this kind of toxic environment. Broker beware, most of what you are being sold, it's nothing more than a glorified sales pitch from a dying company desperate not to call defeat. It's not far off. Having this company or any connection to the CEO on your CV is embarassing! Don't waste your talent, time and mental health.

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4.0
13 July 2017
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Pros

My team was awesome, everyday coming into the office was a pleasure and I consider myself lucky to have been a position to lead them. The business itself is in a challenging industry, and the philosophy around innovation means that things do tend to move quickly. If you're expecting to be carried in this business, think again. It takes energy and humility, and if you're someone who loves building things and actually producing, then step up to the plate. The CEO showed enormous faith in me, and I felt nothing other than respected the entire duration of my employment here, it's been fantastic.

Cons

One thing I found initially frustrating was that I didn't really have a lot of structure in my role. But if you're resourceful and can ask good questions you'll quickly discover the key focus areas and be able to impact the business in a positive way. I also don't really 'love' the mortgage industry, even though much of my role wasn't heavily focused on dealing with brokers. Dealing with most brokers was a great experience, there was a few however who expected far too much and felt they could push the business around because it's a startup, which leads to nothing but frustration on both sides and isn't the best approach to getting what they want/need.

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5.0
30 Oct 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A well backed startup, led by the Founder/CEO and major shareholder. From the moment I started working at MLB, it was evident this company was here to do something different, and that all staff were a key to the success of this business. Free Lunch Friday's are a big hit, and something you don't expect when working for a startup. The CEO is incredibly generous, with an open door policy. A large range of free snacks from chocolate to fruit and nuts are also provided daily, including random cupcake deliveries from time to time. It's been great working for a company that has big goals, well defined vision, and a team of Managers behind the CEO that are all on the same page with where the company is headed. A great place to be, array of amazing coffee shops locally including quick access to Bay St Port Melbourne for a bite.

Cons

Parking on the street, but plenty of public transport options.

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