Toxic work culture - Anonymous employee MRL Promotions Employee Review

1.0
1 Jun 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I always say working at this company made me appreciate what I have now. There will always be stressful days at work, but nothing will ever compare to the day-to-day stress that was brought on by the internal staff at MRL.

Cons

If you are reading this, then you will probably be reading all the other reviews before this. All the ones that are REAL, and not written by the owner or a forced review by a current employee (the only reviews that are actually 4 or 5 stars)…the real ones are not written by disgruntled employees or ppl out to get the owner, they are in fact true statements. Working at MRL, was unhealthy and not normal. Save yourself the energy and healing, and do not work here. They may sell you the dream, but it is never going to happen. The owner is a micro manager, manipulative and I’ve watched him have no loyalty to his employees. He unfortunately only follows the guidance of the office manager but he doesn’t know most people leave the company because of the office manager. She gossips about every person in the office and shares very personal details to other coworkers. She pretends she’s there to help you and has your back, but she only uses your situation to her advantage. I wish I could say the cons of the office was the job itself, but it wasn’t. I love my job. The flaws are the people the owner hires and until he opens his eyes, it will always be toxic.

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5.0
20 Jul 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The team at MRL works quickly which allows the Sales team to prospect and be successful at bringing in more sales opportunities. This allows for a very intrapreneurial experience where I am able to manage my time and day based on clients needs and also prospect for future opportunities within clients and finding new ones too. Promotional products is a fast paced, detailed business which never stops which makes the day go by fast. The company growth has been tremendous and it is exciting to see every year how much we are growing and what the future will hold for The MRL Group.

Cons

Making sure that you balance your work life is important to avoid burnout. With growth comes some growing pains but there is a constant dedication to building a great company for all.

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MRL Promotions Response
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Thank you for your positive review of your experience with our company. We greatly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear about the aspects that have made your time at MRL enjoyable. We are glad to know that our team's efficiency enables the Sales team to prospect and bring in more sales opportunities. We value the intrapreneurial experience we provide, allowing you to manage your time and day based on clients' needs while also seeking out new opportunities. It is indeed exciting to be part of a fast-paced and detailed business, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. As with any growing organization, we understand the importance of work-life balance to avoid burnout. We are committed to supporting our employees in achieving this balance and ensuring their well-being remains a top priority. We appreciate your understanding of the growing pains that come with company expansion and want to assure you that we are dedicated to building a great company for all, constantly striving for improvement. Thank you once again for taking the time to share your positive experience. We value your contribution to our team and look forward to continued growth and success together.
3.0
6 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Interesting clientele and products, annual trip, colleague support and tight knit with small teams

Cons

9-6 but often working more than that, burnout, unreal expectations, no possitive feedback

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