Style over Substance - Anonymous employee Mary Kay Employee Review

3.0
Sep 10, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Access to some great technology and great technologists. The premise of the organization is great, providing opportunities to enrich women's lives. The pay and benefits are highly competitive (although things are getting tighter) and offices are beautiful.

Cons

Congruency of projects and efforts are frequently illconceived and misdirected. The organization is heavy on overhead types, weighing down on individual contributors. I discovered I was burned by an "open door" discussion with a senior level leader, after a direct report to the manager being discussed shared points from the discussion (literally) 30 minutes later. There have been significant reductions in staff the past few years through attrition and buyouts.

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People-oriented, good values, strong mission

Cons

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2.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

-Commute and parking garage. -WFH on Fridays

Cons

-Work in office M-Th. -If you have a disability it's like they try to trip you up on purpose. Not much compassion/empathy/understanding. -Can't work your way up/advance career. -They will cut you short -A cult to support the MLM consultants.

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