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Five-Star AudioVisual

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Do not waste your time working here. - Director Five-Star AudioVisual Employee Review

1.0
4 Dec 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great fellow [non management] employees.

Cons

Under-trained, over-worked, and constantly being thrown under the bus by supervisors. Owner and upper management had no problem seeking out any flaw in performance and reprimanding employees in front of clients. Once you are on salary they continuously heap more responsibility on you, even if it is out of your purview, then blame you when you are behind schedule. MANY employees have been hired because they drink at the same bar as the owner, IRREGARDLESS OF ANY AUDIO/VISUAL EXPERIENCE, then put in charge of employees that have much more knowledge and experience. Earned vacation hours are approved only with a pound of guilt, as if they are doing you a favor and you are taking advantage of them. No bonuses nor raises for years, yet the owner had no problem arriving at work with his new car[s] to show them off. I honestly do not remember anyone enjoying their time here.

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5.0
16 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- great network in the LA area - hours are rough but its the same across the industry - feels like we are part of a bigger purpose, clients seem to enjoy what we do - ability to transfer to other properties when needed - company is growing at a pace that doesnt seem crazy (another company in industry just had major layoff)

Cons

- hours are long and there are weeks that seem to never end - competitive business with many companies trying to poach - choose carefully on who you work for, the manager defines the position

3.0
24 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Generic entry level AV work. It is what it is. Can't expect much from it, but it can lead to a fruitful career in the industry.

Cons

Pay, hours, management, and benefits

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