Dishonest leadership, too many managers, too many egos, not enough pay. - Market Manager VacationRoost Employee Review

1.0
17 Nov 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Travel is both a fun and interesting industry to work in. The industry focus on technology and customer experience allows for new ideas and innovation. Even at a "bad" company you will get a good feel for what's going right in the industry and meet some good people.

Cons

Pay is 50% below national average for similar jobs, pay is amongst the lowest in both travel and tech arenas and getting a raise is almost unheard of. Management refuses to invest in new staff, yes in a pinch they will hire to fill an empty spot, when absolutely necessary, but not to grow or to promote efficiency, prepare to be overworked and deal with constantly changing goals objectives (sometimes daily). That said the one group they really like to hire is Managers. It seems like we hired new "directors" "executives" or members of the C-Suite weekly. Leadership doesn't want your opinion, rather they prefer you put your head down and remain quiet. They don't listen to feedback or advice,in my experience, even when they ask your thoughts they are just looking for yes men. Your experience means nothing to them and they will go out of their way to discredit you if you don't back up their motives. This leads to the place being very Clique-ey, and full of politics, in fighting, misdirection and manipulation it's not a very happy work place. In general the company misses out on the authenticity, originality and good vibes that's promoted throughout the industry. This place is a case study in squandered potential.

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5.0
12 Jan 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Accessible management and fantastic employees

Cons

None. the whole atmosphere was awesome.

4.0
29 July 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fun place to work, everyone from the CEO down to the interns are fun to be around and everyone really enjoys coming to work. Environment is really relaxed and there is always something going on. Wonderful place to work and really get some solid career experience.

Cons

Salaries are fair, just not a lot of upward growth opportunities.

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