Better than average - Designer Karman Employee Review

3.0
16 Sept 2020
Recommend
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Pros

With time you are given a lot of autonomy. Work hours are flexible and we rarely work more than 40 hrs a week. Corporate wellness program (kettlebell and yoga classes) on site. Work 1/2 days on Friday. 6 days paid sick leave in addition to seniority based vacation time. Anniversary cash gifts. Generally a relaxed environment.

Cons

It's a small family owned company so moving up is next to impossible since no one ever leaves. Two tier organization - management and everybody else. They prefer to give bonuses based on merit and on how well the company did as a whole (not by department) instead of raises. This means some years you may not get any increase in pay and sometimes you may actually make less than the year before. Over time you will fall behind in salary. They have a 401K but the company does not contribute or match.

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5.0
12 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They were professional & Pleasant to work with.

Cons

Regular too much meetings & More PTO

2.0
28 Apr 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Family owned, been in business for 75 years, paid health care, small number of employees, all management works on-site

Cons

No 401k matching, flat structure (no advancement opportunities), no maternity/paternity benefits, salaries don't reflect current costs of living (especially for younger employees), zero overtime opportunities to hourly employees. Turnover is high for younger employees and non family employees.

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