4.0
12 Apr 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
The company is always progressing forward, not each day is the same and that creates an exciting environment.
Cons
The time difference between USA to Australia is a challenge.
Market America Reviews
2.9
47% would recommend to a friend
James (JR) Ridinger
62% approve of CEO
47% positive business outlook
Market America has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 429 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Market America employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).
Reviews by job title
429 reviews
12 Apr 2021
5.0
8 Apr 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
I love working for this company. I started with this company 10 years ago, and from the first day i knew this was the job for me. I love a challenge, and everyday i learnt something knew, and that is still the case to this day. I am generally not one to get involved in pety disputes however after coming across this site and some of the Market America reviews i felt i just had to have my say, my personal and honest opinion on a few of the ridiculous topics here. One is that you cannot take leave at times revolving around events, which mind you, there are only 2 a year so lets not be dramatic - yes if this is your departments responsibility then of course it is requested you are there, thats like telling retail staff they can take leave over christmas - AT THEIR BUSIEST TIME.. Not.. gonna.. happen.. this is every company so this reference to me does not solely apply to this company.. Secondly, that the management including the owners are horrible, abusive, and only respect famous stars or people on "their" level.. Now let me guess.. You got in trouble, for no doubt doing something wrong, and now management sucks? *sigh* I have worked with all management and love their work ethic, their management and persistence has made me cross trained in more departments that i could have ever dreamed of! If you are looking to be built into a leader, be taught to keep and maintain schedules, and learn how to always be 10 steps ahead of the game then this is the company for you.. Unfortunately not everyone will share the drive, so yes, it may not work out.. In regards to JR and Loren, I am no superstar.. Nor am i on 'their' level.. You could almost say i am on no level haha, yet i have come face to face with them multiple times and have found them to be the most down to earth, caring, and SMARTEST people i have ever met.. I am inspired by not only what they have built, but what they continue to build.. So apologies if at an event with 20,000 people they may have missed flicking you a personal wave :) This is a great company who value their loyal employees. If you are just looking for a pay check then maybe this is not the company for you. This company has morals, and most of all passion. Once you become an employee the possibilities are endless, they allow and encourage you to grow.. I started as a girl who did the mail, i now manage multiple departments #lifesgood
Cons
Cons; the company's enhancements increase so rapidly that i struggle to keep up.. Hang on.. is that really a con? ;)
1.0
20 July 2017
Please dear God, make me a bird so I can fly far-far away
Anonymous employee
Former employee
Greensboro, NC
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Pays weekly. Premium healthcare plan is phenomenal. Discounts on their products - markup of ~10% over company's cost (I hope you like makeup and vitamins). There are/were a few really friendly, intelligent and motivated employees... Shoutout to you, Papa! They are open for trying new technologies and ideas.
Cons
Yikes! Where to start? If you think you can stomach working for a company whose sole purpose is to part suckers with their money, read on and we'll see if I can dissuade you from joining. Pay is roughly 15% under market unless they REALLY need to fill your position. 401k matching is a joke. 2% max at 8% employee contribution. Within my first few months, my manager asked the team to put padded reviews on Glassdoor as they are aware of how abysmal it is to work there... I guess trying to fix what's wrong with their organization would require too much work/ self-reflection and honesty. Many coworkers take an openly hostile attitude toward each other and are unwilling to work together nor are they willing to accept constructive criticism. Big-fish-in-a-small-pond syndrome mixed with a healthy amount of prima donna. Management acts as the medium between you and upper management. They will tell you they'll support and defend your work but readily throw you under the bus when their butts are on the line. Ineptitude amongst middle management is rampant as many/most have been with the company since inception and are friends/ former schoolmates of the founding management group - nepotism rules. 95% chance you won't make as much as the Ridinger's hairdresser (~$100k). "Narcissistic megalomaniacs" is an understatement. Don't expect to sit anywhere comfortable; I think the newest office chair they have is 15 years old. Don't expect a second monitor unless you really like CRTs. And the #1 reason not to work here is: They aren't making money in the majority of markets they operate in. The ones they are making money in aren't doing as well as they hoped. One of these days you'll show up to work to find the doors locked.
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