Bizarre working culture - Anonymous employee APMEX Employee Review

1.0
Jan 24, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting business, decent compensation and benefits.

Cons

Weird cult of personality around founder/owner. Siloed management and working culture where sycophancy trumps competency and professionalism. A small-town company that still hasn't grown up.

avatar
APMEX Response
11y
We are sorry your experience with us wasn't positive. While we work hard to make APMEX a great place to work, we realize our fast-pace and strategy adjustments required to respond to the marketplace aren't for everyone. As the company has grown quickly, we've worked to enhance our culture so every employee has a positive experience. If you have specific advice to management, I invite you to send your comments to me personally at apmexhotline@apmex.com. Thank you.

Explore other reviews about APMEX

5.0
Dec 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good honest people. Good leadership

Cons

Work was sometimes repetitive and felt monotonous

5.0
Oct 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working here has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I’m empowered to make my own decisions without being second-guessed, which allows me to truly drive meaningful change. The team I work with is phenomenal—collaborative, supportive, and passionate. I feel like I’m making a real impact every day and contributing to something that’s scaling in a big way. It’s rare to find a role where you have both autonomy and influence, and I’m grateful to be part of it

Cons

Staffing can be a real challenge. Entry-level pay isn’t very competitive, and some of the systems feel outdated and overly complex, which makes training harder than it should be. You wear many hats such as food catering and procurement can be especially demanding in busy seasons. The business is market-driven, the volume swings can be intense. It’s tough to staff appropriately without putting strain on the team. Still, if you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving tough problems, there’s a lot of opportunity here.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All