Average Company with Ok Management - Photographer CADY Employee Review

3.0
21 Mar 2022
Recommend
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Pros

- A lot of creative freedom during work days isn't common in entry jobs like this, but here it is - Great group of coworkers not only with Cady, but outside for photoshoots, modeling, and other creative aspects - It can be very fun at times - Mileage reimbursement for traveling (subject to shift type), though its the minimum reimbursement required by GA law - Small studio events that food is provided

Cons

- Came into the company based off a 20 minute interview that was 1) pushed back via the interviewer and 2) had very little detail about the job. Nothing was said about driving upwards of 170 miles round trip per day on occasions nor the expectations of the quality of the job - Lackluster training. Was given a 3 day period to just shadow and not shoot. Over the course of time it seems like the company's training got better, but still lots of untrained people for high dollar clients - Culture is only good if you find a clique. Management almost secludes you to staying with the photographers. - Management can act like they don't care about problems or don't have the time to deal with them. - Corporate doesn't really show appreciation of hard, dedicated work except for a monthly photo of the month program. Loyalty doesn't really matter to them. - SUPER, super slow season and 0 -1 shifts per week for a while during this season - Black out UPTO/PTO dates - No real opportunity to move up until a manager get promoted or leaves

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5.0
6 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I learned so much by working there

Cons

Sometimes the customers are a bit rude, but my manager was alwasy there to back me up.

2.0
20 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great stepping stone to something better.

Cons

CADY appears to be led by individuals who lack a clear understanding of how to effectively run a business. The company promotes a “welcoming” culture, but in practice, it often feels performative and rooted in outdated or uncomfortable approaches. The environment within the Innovation Center is consistently tense. Teams frequently experience internal friction, and HR maintains a highly visible presence that can feel more like surveillance than support. In October 2025, Josh Cady abruptly eliminated the work-from-home policy with no transition period. This decision left many employees scrambling to adjust, particularly those who relied on remote flexibility for childcare and other responsibilities. The PTO policy is notably limited for a company of this size, and the absence of dedicated sick days only adds to employee strain. Removing remote work mid-year, while offering minimal time off, reflects a lack of consideration for employee well-being. Daily interactions can also feel forced. For example, employees are greeted each morning by HR in a way that often comes across as insincere rather than welcoming. Overall, CADY feels disorganized, undercompensates its employees, and provides minimal benefits, contributing to a challenging and unsupportive work environment.

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