Workplace Toxicity and Leadership Failure - Architectural Designer Studio JCI Employee Review

Office snacks and occasional small perks

I worked at the firm for a period of time and gained exposure to a variety of projects, which helped me develop technical skills and learn about the workflow of architectural practice. For someone early in their career, the pace and project variety can provide a steep learning curve. However, the work environment was difficult. Management behavior was often unprofessional, and there was a culture of backbiting and internal conflict that made the workplace feel uncomfortable and unstable. The leadership structure, including close family involvement in management decisions, sometimes created tension and a lack of clear professional boundaries. Another challenge was the expectation of significant overtime without compensation. Long hours were often treated as normal rather than exceptional, which made maintaining work-life balance difficult. Overall, you may gain technical experience here, but the workplace culture can come at the cost of morale and professional dignity.

nothing! maybe snacks and breakfasts

unprofessional people. Asking for doing unpaid overtime