Modern Slavery for developing countries - Graphic Designer Design Pickle Employee Review

1.0
10 Mar 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Remote work, they follow a bi-weekly payment schedule that is consistently punctual. Salaries are provided in dollars.

Cons

If you want to work here please READ the low ratings that employees are communicating, this will be your future and the money you get paid is not worth the mental and physical torment you’ll have working here. The profit-driven nature of the organization has been so noticeable, showing little concern for employee well-being. The work environment resembles a shoe slave factory more than a space for personal and professional growth. They have 0 pay raises, vacations, or any form of benefits – you're essentially treated as a disposable entity at any time highlighted in the contract. This organization hires individuals as contractors, imposing a structured schedule, metrics, and a subordinate role, providing an hourly salary similar to a full-time employee. This is illegal in most countries that they hire. The lack of regard for mental health is disconcerting, your work will be timed; if you exceed the 2 hours per client you will get into trouble because you are too slow and they want you to work more for other clients. Leaders will micromanaged you until you do things exactly as the want you too, very concerning knowing the type of contract they have (Independent Contractor) Job benefits are non-existent, with a concerning trend of frequent layoffs and firings. They want to replace old designers to hire people with lowers salaries and they will want you to do not just Graphic Design but Motion Graphics, Illustration or Presentations for the same salary. The uncertainty regarding job stability creates a toxic atmosphere, fostering anxiety and undermining any sense of security. For those valuing their sanity and professional well-being, it is advisable to avoid this organization. The work culture resembles a slave factory and people are treated as robots, pushing employees to their limits with an unrealistic workload. The resultant decline in work quality, as employees rush through tasks to meet impractical expectations, diminishes the overall output. Quality checks have become increasingly stringent, with seemingly trivial issues leading to extended review times, sometimes taking up to 2 hours just to be revised again making the process very tedious. Leadership has experienced a decline, lacking a human touch and resorting to micromanagement. In summary, this workplace is a recipe for burnout, dissatisfaction, and a complete lack of job security, making it an unwise choice for those seeking mental and professional stability.

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

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Cons

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