Southpole Reviews
Updated May 12, 2019
Found 26 reviews
"Striving to be the best"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Southpole full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
I believe this company has one of the best employee benefits including, but not limited to, free meals, employee welfare, and end of year bonus. Also, the company recently began to support education programs so that employees may apply for certain seminars or training for self-development.
Cons
Yes. Majority of this company is Korean. There is some old school Korean culture left, but I have worked at way worse companies in terms of working environment. After all, it ain't bad as you might think it'd be.
Southpole2019-02-21"Good benefit, but work hour is long"
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RecommendsNo opinion of CEOI worked at Southpole full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Good benefit, they offer you 401k w/ 2% matching, health insurance, paid vacation, provide lunch meal
Cons
You work late often. They don't urge you to stay late but worklaod is very high, so you will need to stay long.
Southpole2019-05-12"Working at Southpole"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Southpole full-time for more than a year
Pros
* Learned a lot, good place for self development * Smart and good people * Really good benefits * No overtime work * Fair treatment
Cons
* Can improve management skills
Southpole2019-04-19"Not bad, if you are a Korean"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Southpole full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
-High bonus, which can be near 20% of your salary -Lunch Provided -Friendly staff
Cons
-too political -strong Korean culture, means late company dinners, overtime, etc.
Southpole2019-03-15"Why such bad reviews?"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Southpole full-time
Pros
I see that some people who work/worked here are complaining, but that does not represent the whole company in my opinion. Some people (like me) are actually satisfied working here due to good supervisors and co-workers. Internal communication is clear and work-life balance is good. Birthday parties and team outings to celebrate and recognize employees’ efforts. Some other pros, in my opinion are: Bonus at the end...
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Hierarchy in some departments, and heavy work load but heard that now it’s better than it used to be.
Southpole2019-02-05- Helpful (3)
"Flaws outweigh the benefits"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Southpole full-time for more than a year
Pros
Tremendous opportunity for industry exposure, will help with your experience down the road. Free lunch, don't expect much however its sub-par korean food. Chance to work with seasoned minds in the fashion industry. Past success gives some positive recognition in resume building.
Cons
This is a Korean company trapped in an excessively toxic korean corporate culture, more-so than actual overseas Korean corporations. They actually promote this behavior during HR sessions. Compensation is 20-30% less than similar positions in the industry. Culture of passing blame between departments rather than cooperation/accountability. Senior leadership are self absorbed, worried only for their own keepsake. Blatantly...
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Stop talking as if they are a legitimate organization and practice what they preach. Stop the vicious petty in-fighting between management or else this promising company will never achieve the fashion leading status it once had. Also don't lie to the staff promising any type of growth or at least compensate fairly. The actual work is performed exceedingly well and competently but goes unrecognized and then they wonder...
Show MoreSouthpole2019-01-04 - Helpful (2)
"Production Coordinator"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Southpole full-time for more than a year
Pros
they give you lunch for free. You pretty much don't have much choice. You almost HAVE to eat lunch here with everyone, otherwise, you might be considered rude.
Cons
Everything except the fact that they give you lunch is bad. Even the lunch itself has a lot of MSG.
Advice to Management
I have nothing to say. I am glad I no longer work here.
Southpole2019-01-09 - Helpful (1)
"Not for people who want career advancement"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Southpole full-time
Pros
free lunch? that's about it.
Cons
toxic office culture poor work/life balance
Southpole2018-03-26 "office worker"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Southpole full-time for more than a year
Pros
good salary and good bonus
Cons
too much politics and work
Southpole2017-11-28"Management"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Southpole full-time for more than a year
Pros
It is a dynamic Trend Basic Apparel Company with good benefits in a pleasant working environment.
Cons
From time to time the overall working style can be somewhat rigid.
Southpole2017-08-29
Southpole Response
May 14, 2019 – HR Manager
Thank you for sharing your experience here! Our HR continually reviews our benefits package to give the best to our employees, and 401(k) matching is currently at 5%. We are constantly meeting and brainstorming ways to decrease the stress associated with some positions. Number of ...
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