The whole approach is exploitation - Student Services Representative Capitol Debate Employee Review

1.0
5 Feb 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's a dog friendly office.

Cons

The images and words are high-minded but didn't reflect the reality of working for this business, in my experience. Every step of the way, people are treated poorly, and you'll be asked to participate. Sales prey on the fears of parents, with what seemed like a focus on racial minorities, of what will happen to their child's future without an expensive debate camp. The camps rely on underpaid students and teachers working long hours while tasked with challenging responsibilities. Working for headquarters, you'll be asked to relentlessly push people into these roles, while also working morning to night, including weekends, and traveling half the year. Some employees seemed pushed to the brink of their wellness. Then one day a friend tells you about surplus value, and suddenly you realize that you don't hate yourself, you actually hate this job, and the mansions you earned for your bosses. Solidarity forever.

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5.0
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Pros

You make incredible connections with both staff and students.

Cons

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4.0
9 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I honestly had a wonderful experience overall and plan to do it again. The day-to-day is great and the work feels meaningful. You can see the impact and growth. Teammates are typically grrat to work with and local camp leadership is reasonable.

Cons

Central office leadership keeps taking away power and agency from the highly qualified staff they work so hard to find and employ. In addition, there appears to be a wide gulf and lack of trust between summer camp employees and office employees. In addition, you are always on call - no true downtime for which you are not accountable and couldn't be called on.

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