A Modern Day Sweat Shop - Architectural Intern Bessolo Employee Review

1.0
29 Jun 2015
Recommend
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Pros

They have work! Although they get it by undercutting their fees and compromising all the people around them. The staff, other architecture firms and the families of their employees. The owner's are easy to dislike! Sure they give out an employee of the month $200 gift but it's based on "super performance" Another Pro is that they are always looking for new employees, although now they are having trouble that the economy is back. If you like meeting new people?.Bessolo's your place.

Cons

A Narcissistic Owner who is only surpassed in ego by his wife, the "CFO". The moral is terrible because the owners just want profit. Short schedules for production and mandatory overtime, which isn't legal. Yes, they took many people in during the downturn but they paid them poorly and over worked them and were more than happy to say, "we have a hundred resumes on file, so if your not happy, there is the door"

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Pros

Having 6 disciplines in the same office with lots of experience and knowledge.

Cons

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1.0
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Pros

Restrooms work 4 days out the week. They have two exits so you can run far away.

Cons

Management has asked for good reviews because their reviews are bad. The bad reviews are as honest as they get. Managers intimidate their employees. This office is horrible.. managers causing scenes and stomping around to get work done. Consistently being micromanaged. No trust in any employee to do their job. Do yourself a favor and go to another firm. Since it's a revolving door, drawings are very inconsistent and it hinders the projects BIG time. Management as authority issues.

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