The worst company in the world is still better than OfficeMax - Pricing Analyst OfficeMax Employee Review

1.0
Feb 26, 2013
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Pros

There are no pros. This company is terrible.

Cons

This work environment is a hostile work environment. There is no communications what so ever. There is no accountability what so ever. Innovation is discouraged. The culture is twisted. Every employee will be trying to stab you in the back. The average time frame for promotion is 7 years. If you qualify for a raise, it will be a 1% raise. Less than 5% of the company gets a raise. They pay 2/3s market wages. There is no training or development of skills available. You will never meet your senior leadership. The open door policy at this company is fake. HR will not help you or follow standard practices in disputes. They are a fake outlet to help support management. They are extremely strict. I was written up for poor conduct for being 20 seconds later one day in a week that I had already logged 45 hours before the final day began. Sales effectively controls the organization and gives money away left and right. I was actually verbatim called a "Slave" by a sales rep. The processes are extremely inefficient. You will spend more of your time documenting and logging what you do with your time than doing anything effective to make the company money. This company is one of the most unethical companies of all time. They lie to customers routinely. Everyday you spend at this company will be the worst day of your life.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Mar 5, 2026
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Pros

The coworkers and most of the management team are genuinely good people and try their best with what they have. The team environment can be supportive, especially during busy shifts, and some managers are understanding when things get stressful. If you have a good crew, it can make difficult days more manageable.

Cons

Training is almost nonexistent. New employees are often expected to figure things out on their own, especially in departments like print where the systems and equipment are complicated. This leads to a lot of confusion and unnecessary stress. Staffing is also a major issue. Employees are frequently left alone to handle long lines, complex orders, and multiple customers at once. The workload can become overwhelming very quickly, particularly when customers expect instant service. Unfortunately, the customer base can also be very difficult. Employees are often treated disrespectfully or blamed for policies they have no control over, which adds another layer of stress to an already demanding job.

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