Not my cup of tea - Photographer CADY Employee Review

2.0
14 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Co-workers and the people I worked with were friendly and nice. Students I worked with were nice too

Cons

Shifts are inconsistent, roadshows had long hours expected 12–13-hour shifts with little to no breaks. Pays low no real room for improvement with compensation or benefits. Did not feel like this type of photography position was for me

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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
Business outlook

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 The company promotes a “welcoming” culture, but in practice, it often feels performative and rooted in outdated or uncomfortable approaches.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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