Style over Substance - Anonymous employee Mary Kay Employee Review

3.0
10 Sept 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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