I took the job and I knew I shouldn’t. The interview was strange. Awkward. Then good. Then confrontational and weird. I got the offer and felt torn. Something told me to turn it down and they asked me specifically what my hesitations were. And I let them talk me into it, ignoring my instincts. Maybe you feel the same if you’re contemplating an offer.
I have seen multiple negative reviews online that have disappeared. They acknowledged past bad hires with sour grapes who would put bad reviews out and say yeah, there are some bad feelings out there but they always come down because we’re actually the good guys.
Ugh. I fell for it. Don’t. Fall for it.
The truth is they have some good fundamentals that draw you in. Well, it’s just the one fundamental: 2 of 3 partners do and know seo extremely well. Beyond that, they are a toxic group who disagree with each other on just about every basic business tenet; they have created a chaotic environment where they know anyone could (would. should.) leave at any time, which is why they will require you to cc the entire agency on every email. In case you leave. In case they fire you unexpectedly. In case you drop the ball as a human being. In case they can use it to critique anything about you.
They micro manage and they admit it. Maybe they don’t admit it anymore but they used to, because “so many” had let them down. Turn on your camera. Write your emails like this. Open this tab. Why do you only share the one app? Share your entire screen. What are you hiding? In their world, you do not start at an assumed level of professional trust. In their world, you are always hoodwinking them, and they are always the plucky executives to catch you at time theft of any kind, even if you’re not committing it. At one point they created an anonymous suggestion form, then complained that people were using it to put forth suggestions that were semi critical.
Why? The truth is, they are absolute, unequivocal narcissists. They built this company in hopes others would worship them. Both employees and clients. There are so many petty examples I could give, because these guys are extremely petty, but from reading the rules on how to write reviews that don’t get removed, I’ve learned that specifics can be debated (and removed), generalities and hyperbole are fine. So here it is. Oh, Partners of Razor Rank, you toil on a house of cards. None of you believe in each other or anyone you have hired. You have never learned that there is a difference between management and leadership. You treat your employees as subordinates and criminals. And yes, you absolutely turn on the charm to make them feel like “aw shucks we’re just the good guys and we value you so much and we’re just so misunderstood.” It’s all a lie. I think the worst part of Razor Rank is what consummate liars and manipulators they are. Until they’re too tired to put on the facade any more. Until you’re no longer of use to them. Do yourself a favor. Skip razor rank. Also, if you’re still on the fence? Try googling the names of all 3 partners and then determine if these are people you want to do business with. Do you fellas need some seo? Hit me up.