Degrading and unethical frat house - Anonymous employee Aerotek Employee Review

1.0
Oct 28, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Fun work parties, friends (commiserating)

Cons

If upper management actually took the time to look at their managers they would realize how much of an HR NIghtmare they really are. Some of these managers have been around for ages so they can do whatever they want. And force new staff to do whatever they want no matter how unethical. They see contractors as walking money signs. I hate screwing with people's lives. I just had to fire someone because they took a day off when their sibling died. Told my manager I didn't feel right about it and was told "you'll get over it". I'm thick skinned but I never felt so crappy about a job. The frat house environment is toxic. Sexist pigs who brag about their illegal activities. Look how many females are promoted to managers. Very few. How many have families? None. I've seen recruiters get pushed to unreasonable expectations and terminated when they find out they are expecting. The work hours are unreasonable. 7:30-5 mandatory but If you don't stay late you aren't a "grinder" so you won't make it. The salary is also deceiving! They say 50k within 3 months. Very few recruiters hit it that quickly. If you have a deadbeat manager even harder. Tired of being belittled. Actively looking to leave this company but not having any time to look or interview due to this horrendous schedule.

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Pros

Great people, great training, great entry level opportunity to get into recruiting and sales. If you are successful you will make more here than about anywhere else. Performing Recruiters are making $55k-$75k. Great Recruiters are making $100k+. Every large office has salespeople making $200k-$400k. Culture is 100% committed and generally cool type-A's you would want to have a beer with. The skills, drive, and sense of urgency you learn at Aerotek serve you well anywhere you may go later.

Cons

If you are just looking for a low-commitment 8-5 job while posting on social media about where you are partying that night...you will not like Aerotek. Success requires an all in approach both in work ethic and active support of the culture. That is not for everyone. There are Political Science grads 3 years out of college making $200k+, but there is a price to be paid. All the tough work comes first. If you are not up for the level of work and commitment, Aerotek is not for you. If you are, none of this is really a "con" As far a real cons go, the benefits are only OK, and finding work/life balance is pretty difficult.

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