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      3.2

      45% would recommend to a friend

      (10 total reviews)
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      James Jirsa

      47% approve of CEO

      33% positive business outlook

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      3.4

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Work/Life balance

      3.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.9

      Culture & values

      2.6

      Senior management

      2.6

      Compensation and benefits

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      3.0
      Mar 4, 2025

      Low Salaries, “Family” Culture Run Amuck

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Epstein has built a strong reputation over the years, allowing employees to work on high-profile and exciting projects. The office is in a good location and provides industry-standard benefits, which offer some stability. The best part of the company is the talented and hardworking people you get to work with, who genuinely care about their work and collaborate well within their teams. However, the high turnover rate means many great colleagues don’t stay long due to the company’s larger issues.

      Cons

      Epstein severely underpays its employees while maintaining an extreme power dynamic at the top, leaving little room for managers to make meaningful decisions. The company is obsessed with maximizing profit to an unhealthy degree, often at the expense of long-term success and employee satisfaction. Despite having some strong teams, their achievements are frequently overshadowed or underappreciated by leadership. There is a high turnover rate, largely due to poor collaboration between departments and a lack of support for innovation. The company struggles to adapt to market trends, making it a frustrating place to work for those who value growth and forward-thinking leadership.

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      EPSTEIN Response
      1y
      We agree with you that the best part of Epstein is our hardworking, talented staff! We have the best team! Epstein has seen a huge reduction in our turnover in the last two years and are thrilled to say our turnover rate is the lowest it has been since the Great Recession. Epstein continually reviews the market and adjusts are salaries accordingly. We are growing at a very high rate and are bringing so many amazing people into the organization. If we were not paying competitively, we would not be able to make this happen. This growth is allowing for tremendous opportunity for all of our staff and many are taking advantage of these opportunities to move up in the organization. It is understandable that everyone wants more PTO, however, Epstein offers long holiday weekends and half day Fridays year round that provide more work/life balance than most organizations in our industry.
      2.0
      Feb 25, 2025

      The job

      Design professional
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - Lots of overtime opportunities - Hybrid

      Cons

      - Below-Average Pay: Compensation is not competitive with industry standards, making it difficult to justify long-term commitment. - Minimal Incentives: Bonuses and salary increases are rare and often insignificant, leading to low motivation among employees. - Poor Communication: Lack of clear and effective communication between teams and management results in frequent misunderstandings and project misalignment. - Lack of Accountability: A culture of blame-shifting makes it difficult to foster teamwork and trust, often leading to unnecessary stress and inefficiencies. - Limited Career Growth: With little investment in employee development and professional advancement, long-term career progression within the company is challenging. - High Turnover & Low Morale: Due to the combination of inadequate compensation, poor leadership, and a lack of recognition, employee morale suffers, and turnover remains high.

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      EPSTEIN Response
      1y
      We are disappointed to here you did not enjoy your time at Epstein. You state the turnover is high and employee morale is low which is incorrect. Based the title you listed, you worked in our Architecture/Interiors department. We haven't had anyone resign from that department since the beginning of 2023. We have extremely strong leadership in these disciplines and lots of opportunity for growth given the number of new projects coming into the firm. Unfortunately it sounds like it just wasn't a good fit for you. We hope you have found a better fit elsewhere.
      1.0
      May 9, 2024

      Better Options Out There

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      There are some really smart people here and the company offers 1/2 day Fridays. Those are the only positives that come to mind.

      Cons

      Low salary, very low salary, and the benefits are fine, Nothing special. The company is run by the same 5 people who have been here for 30+ years and won't change. It's like opening a can of worms when you realize what all is going on... and nothing will ever change. Other reviews from years ago still stand true in regard to raises, micro-management, and departmental politics.

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      EPSTEIN Response
      2y
      I am sorry you feel your salary is low. I encourage you to speak to your manager or HR to discuss your concerns. It may not seem like it at times but management does care and wants Epstein's employees to be happy and fulfilled.
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