Sinking Ship - Operations Maesa Employee Review

1.0
17 Jul 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You get to own your work and see a direct impact on what you create. Your team does support you. Free products. Compensation and benefits are good. You touch on many different parts of your work.

Cons

Where to being.. turn over is huge, I have never seen so many employees come and go within a small period of time. You are over worked to the bone. The company continues to take on brands but provides no additional support to develop these brands. There is absolutely no work life balance. You are expected to work all hours, answer emails and yes there a good PTO policy but don't expect to actually be able to use this time. The C-level team is not competent in running an organization, to the point that there has almost been physical altercations between the CEO and CMO, the entire company witnessed this. There is just a level of toxicity that starts with upper management and works its way down, even to the poor interns. There are barely employee events/company culture. It is such a toxic environment that not even HR can fix it. Unless you are in a money driven role, you are replaceable and do not matter. Different departments do not know how to communicate with each other. Everyone points fingers and does not take responsibility for their work or actions. Brand meetings can get intense, nasty and a time to just put blame on others. If given the choice, run the other way.

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5.0
25 Mar 2025
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Pros

fast paced empowering high growth development opportunities great people

Cons

incredibly fast paced which many people thrive in, but not for someone who wants status quo or consistency in their day to day

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Maesa Response
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Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciate the fast-paced, empowering environment and the opportunities for growth. We strive to foster a culture where driven individuals can thrive. We appreciate your insights and your contributions to the team!
4.0
30 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I've been here for a few years and Like any company, there are good days and challenging days, but I think some of the recent reviews don't paint the full picture. This is a fast-paced beauty company with an entrepreneurial, startup mindset. Priorities can shift quickly, and there are definitely times when things get busy, but that's part of working in this industry. If you enjoy solving problems, wearing multiple hats, and working with smart, passionate people, you'll likely thrive here. One thing I've found is that transparency goes a long way. If you're open with your manager about your workload or need support, they're willing to help prioritize and find solutions. No workplace is perfect, but I've always felt that communication is encouraged. Because it's such a collaborative environment, you'll work with a lot of different personalities and cross-functional teams. Being adaptable, having a positive attitude, and developing a thick skin will definitely help you succeed. This probably isn't the best fit if you're looking for a slow-paced environment with highly predictable days. But if you're energized by building brands, moving quickly, and making an impact, Maesa offers a lot of opportunities to learn and grow.

Cons

Fast pace can be challenging at times, priorities can change quickly, and you'll need to be comfortable with ambiguity, but that's also what makes the work exciting.

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