Will take years off your life - Director Shapiro+Raj Employee Review

1.0
Mar 27, 2020
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Pros

Does a paycheck count, I'd pass.

Cons

Toxic work culture. CEO is a narcissist who plays favorites with one person only, his right hand man who gets a pay raise and new title every few months. He is the only person to win an award three times. People work 60+ hours/ week but it's never enough. There's a handful of people at the top who make $200k+ / year while everyone else kills themselves for entry level pay. CEO & his lackey literally live like rockstars and everyone else experiences this strenuous, toxic environment. Don't waste brain cells or years of your life here. Work life balance is non-existent.

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Shapiro+Raj Response
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Dear Reviewer, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Shapiro+Raj is a meritocracy that rewards those that support the organization, its' clients, and the family of employees that make our company what it is. As a Director within the organization and a leader of a team, we challenge you to make a difference. Directors are well-supported mentors and enablers of success. We encourage you to work with the senior leadership team to amend what needs to be amended and help Shapiro+Raj be the best that it can.

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