Strange Place, Not Meant for Most People - Marketing OrangeOnions Employee Review

2.0
27 June 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedules and time off. Working with toys is fun and creative. Flexible title and job. Free spirits welcome. There are some really great people working there. Informal work environment where every opinion is heard.

Cons

Poor benefits. No leadership. Hunger Games hiring mentality. Seriously, they joke about it and say "May the odds be ever in your favor." They have a revolving door of employees. Most people figure out what's going on and leave quickly. The CEO is very shy and awkward. It is a small company but he will not speak to you for weeks or even months yet you will sit next to him in meetings multiple times a week and he pretends you're not there. It's strange. The priorities shift every 3-4 hours. Being flexible is key to marketing success but this place just did not know what it was doing. Chaotic is an understatement. Cold office during the winter. The second in command is a bit power hungry since the environment is unstable. I don't blame her for being protective of her position given the chaos she is surrounded by and the fact that her job is to corral the CEO and try to make sense of his rapidly changing plans. It is very hard to work with though. Also, she is decent at her job but not great and pretends to know everything. This is awkward when you know she doesn't know what she is talking about (which is not a big deal, no one knows everything and the mark of a good manager is to hire smart people and listen to them) but she is too defensive for anyone to every correct her. She is also pretty rude and does not seem to realize it. Vendors go out of their way to avoid doing business with the company because of the CEO and second in command. They are that awkward (CEO) and that unpleasant (second in command) and neither seems to realize how other people react to their behavior. It's fascinating to watch but it is not something you put up with long before putting in your notice.

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5.0
30 May 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve worked here for several years now and the company has grown exponentially over the last few years. I wish disgruntled former employees would put this more into consideration and do not expect a perfectly well oiled machine of a workplace. We are constantly growing and learning. What you do get is the ability to easily communicate your concerns and needs to upper management. With this you’re able to really shape your experience here into what you want it to be, with some understandable restrictions. I am overall satisfied with my job here because I actively voiced my concerns any time I had any, and had them addressed appropriately. Just be kind, do what is asked of you, respect your colleagues and you should be fine here.

Cons

No remote work or hybrid opportunities. If you are expecting everything to be perfect, look elsewhere because this is an ever-growing, rapidly changing company and you have to be able to adapt. You have to be up for the challenge.

5.0
9 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I honestly can’t believe some of the reviews I’ve seen about Orangeonions It’s frustrating to see people misrepresent a workplace that gave so many of us great opportunities. Yes, it’s a fast-paced environment, and yes, expectations are high—but that’s how businesses succeed! If you actually show up, put in the effort, and communicate, you will thrive here. Management isn’t the problem—entitlement is. The leadership team is always willing to listen and provide support, but they can’t hold your hand through every little thing. If you expect to coast through your job with minimal effort and constant praise, then sure, you might struggle. But if you work hard, take initiative, and actually engage with your team, you’ll find that management recognizes and rewards those who contribute. The pay is fair, and I never had a single issue with getting compensated for my work. Work-life balance? That’s up to you—no one is forcing anyone to stay late or go above and beyond unless they want to. And as for turnover, people leave jobs for all sorts of reasons. The people who stuck around and put in the effort were treated well and had opportunities for growth. It’s exhausting to see a great company get dragged through the mud by people who didn’t want to put in the work. My time here was rewarding, and I’m grateful for everything I learned. If you have a strong work ethic and a good attitude, you’ll do well at Orangeonions If you’re looking for a job that pays you for doing the bare minimum, then this probably isn’t the place for you.

Cons

too much empathy hire fast- fire faster!

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