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Classical Movements

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Super Toxic Work Environment - No Worth Your Time - Anonymous employee Classical Movements Employee Review

1.0
29 Jun 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Co-workers are pleasant, office location central to great dining/experiences, remote work possible depending on role. Benefits exist, though are admittedly subpar comparable to other performing arts organization (while there is a 401k available, employer does not contribute to it before the 1 year mark). Work laptop provided however personal use of cell phone is expected.

Cons

Everything from the April 1, 2019 review stands correct with no changes. This is an abusive employer and simply not worth it to work here. Incredibly high staff turnover (3 staff members + owner have worked with the business for 15+ years, then a massive gap of new hires who have only been with the business for 1-3 months - no middle ground, has not been able to retain anyone longer than 1 year). There is absolutely zero onboarding or new hire training, and when mistakes inevitably happen (because nothing is taught or explained), the boss/owner berates staff members in 20-30 minute rants for said mistakes, with zero accountability for the lack of instruction, guidance, or management to effectively complete said task. Staff is overworked and, in a non-verbal way, expected to work outside of scheduled hours. Zero work/life boundaries: frequent texts from boss/owner outside of working outsides, frequent receipt of emails from boss/owner late into the night and early morning. Disorganized communication among staff. Abusive owner and boss with extreme micromanagement (because nothing is taught or explained!) . Small company, no proper HR division. Personal use of cell phone required - company uses WhatsApp and Skype to communicate, rather than utilizing more professional mediums of communication. STAY AWAY. Don't read this and think "oh maybe it will be different for me" because it is simply not worth it.

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5.0
21 Apr 2020
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Pros

They offer an exciting and challenging work environment creating meaningful concert tours all over the world for major symphony orchestras, youth orchestras and top choirs. They incorporate meaningful cultural experiences into each individualized tour and often we travel with them to facilitate the fine details and see all our hard work in action. They have a fantastic team that support each other and work well together on joint projects and pitch in when needed so everyone succeeds. They offer health care and flexible benefits, 401K options and more.

Cons

Depending on the time of year you join the team, it can be a challenge to jump into the middle of a project and get up to speed. During our peak tour season you are juggling multiple projects at a time. However, with experience that gets easier to manage your workload throughout the year.

1.0
1 Apr 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Hard working coworkers, but all burnt out. Benefits are so-so.

Cons

Insufferable, micromanaging, abusive, myopic owner and boss. All of the problems of a small company with few redeemable qualities. Everyone hits burnout barely months into the job. Little to no training at the start and eventual blame for mistakes because of it. Abusive and factory-like culture of overwork. Employees are not empowered to make decisions or think creatively, and eventually just stop trying. Only 7-10 days vacation, and only 1/2 federal holidays off (!). No recovery days off given for long travel. Very little respect for employee opinions and requests; employees feel afraid to speak up. STAY AWAY. The job looks good on paper but reality hits hard and fast, and your mental health is the first thing to go...

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