I worked at Garden State Tile for several years, and while there were some valuable experiences, the overall compensation and recognition fell short of expectations. Raises were not standard and often required repeatedly asking, waiting two years or more—despite consistently meeting performance goals.
The company expected a high level of commitment, flexibility, and output, but this wasn’t matched with fair compensation, career growth opportunities, or consistent appreciation. Over time, this imbalance affected morale and made it difficult to feel valued as an employee.