Is this a Cult? - Anonymous employee Litehouse Employee Review

1.0
16 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

good pay and benefits and employee owned

Cons

where to start.... if you aren't related to someone or have been working there since you graduated high school...you are on the outside from day one. I mention high school because college grads are in short supply. Ever been yelled at in front of your colleagues by your supervisor? I have never even heard of such things in a professional office environment but it happened regularly. Maybe it was because I was the only person with a college degree, maybe it was that I was the only person that had worked at more than one place since high school, maybe it was because I wasn't related to someone in management....I'm not sure but being yelled at and berated regularly was apparently mandatory. For some reason my manager was afraid of the other department managers...not sure what to say about that but it was strange. Was told on day one "to always cover your rear, make sure the blame is on someone else"...what? Ever heard of ownership? Constant back stabbing and usually for no good reason at all....not that there is ever a good reason. Tried to help out an associate at another location...you know, take care of internal customer....got yelled at for it. Strange cult like culture....was warned by friends before I interviewed and accepted the job...should have listened. Worst employment I have ever had...

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The best part of working here was definitely the coworkers and some supportive individuals across departments. Benefits were decent, and time off improves the longer you stay.

Cons

Career advancement opportunities are very limited, particularly for those not closely aligned with leadership. Over my six years with the company, I repeatedly asked about promotion pathways or a defined career ladder with clear prerequisites, but these were never clearly established. Feedback was non-existent which made it difficult to understand how to progress other than gaining "time in the chair". Management and leadership are non confrontational "yes-men" who are afraid to say no or make change. Most people who have been there a long time have no drive or furthered their education, making them a bad resource as a learning opportunity and will hinder your own professional growth. Professional development efforts, such as earning certifications or pursuing a degree, do not translate into meaningful advancement or compensation increases. Additionally, there can be a perception that early-career employees are not always taken as seriously as more tenured staff, which may impact growth opportunities. Overall, there has been limited visible change over time. This environment may be better suited for individuals seeking stability rather than growth or advancement. As many are in the back half of their career and won't fight for you to advance.

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