Stay Away - Toxic Environment - Marketing Virgin Voyages Employee Review

1.0
3 June 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The pay is good and I enjoyed the gym near the office.

Cons

Money is not everything and it took this position for me to learn this. There is a lot of gossiping and office politics. Some employees are overworked and others literally do nothing for 8 hours. The HR team is very rude and are part of the rumor mill and I once had questions about my pay and the payroll team made me feel like I was doing something wrong just because I asked questions. I know a lot of people in my department are looking for other jobs because they feel that leadership does not care about them. Also, they claim to accept all types of people but once you work there you can tell that this is all superficial. I appreciated working with some of my peers in Marketing and IT.

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5.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company culture is unmatched and the benefits are great. It is truly a place where anyone can belong. There are opportunities to grow and really find your footing at the company. If working locally and in-office, there is a lot of potential to cross-train and grow.

Cons

Too many hats to wear for any individual position. Being a growing newer company comes with many operational changes and constant adjustments to process. Working with ambiguity in a fast paced environment is an understatement at times.

1.0
6 May 2026
Anonymous contractor
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some people are genuinely talented and nice

Cons

I don’t usually write reviews like this, but after several years here, I feel it’s important to share an honest perspective for anyone considering joining. This is, without question, one of the most toxic work environments I’ve experienced. The core issue starts with leadership—there’s a consistent disconnect between what’s said and what’s actually done. Employees are constantly told they’re valued and that the company is thriving, yet none of that success ever translates into meaningful investment in the people doing the work. Growth and advancement are especially frustrating. Promotions are often promised but rarely delivered. I’ve personally been here for six years and have only received one promotion, despite consistently strong performance. Meanwhile, those who are part of the “inner circle” or office clique seem to move up almost automatically, sometimes every year. It creates a culture that feels less about merit and more about favoritism and politics. Compensation is another major issue. The workload continues to increase, expectations are high, and employees are routinely overworked—yet there’s little to no adjustment in pay, raises, or benefits to reflect that. It often feels like the company relies on goodwill and empty promises to keep people pushing forward. Communication from leadership tends to be overly polished but lacking in substance. There’s a pattern of setting expectations about future opportunities or improvements that never materialize. Over time, it erodes trust and morale. The environment overall is heavily driven by office politics. Collaboration and transparency take a backseat to navigating personalities and alliances, which makes it difficult to focus on doing good work or feeling genuinely supported. If you’re looking for a place where hard work is recognized, growth is real, and leadership is transparent, this likely isn’t it.

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