Second family - Photographer CADY Employee Review

5.0
25 Jan 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people I've worked with have become a second family to me and the studio is a second home. You'll meet your group of people and that makes working long days worth it. I have been able to learn so much and to grow as a photographer. Everyone there is willing to give you feedback and help you become a better photographer. Even at events your coworkers will help you and make sure that you don't fall behind. There's a wide variety of things to do at Cady, so I'm never bored. I like being able to have a different schedule each week because not only am I getting a lot of hours, I am also getting to do more than just one type of photography.

Cons

I consider myself to be a great photographer and an asset to the company, however a lot of times I feel as if I do not get recognition. It is very hard to climb the ladder here, even if everyone is telling you you're doing great. This job is highly competitive even if it doesn't seem like it. I like the challenge and the drive, but sometimes it's draining when I feel like I could be doing more for the company. I've seen some of my friends here feel as if they have been forgotten about because they aren't getting the training that they need to move up.

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5.0
6 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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 The company promotes a “welcoming” culture, but in practice, it often feels performative and rooted in outdated or uncomfortable approaches.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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