great start, baaad finish - Anonymous employee Autotrader Employee Review

2.0
Nov 17, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

full benefits plus 401k are good, secured, gated parking with security guards but can be a hassle if you misplace your badge; employee appreciation gifts; discounts on new car purchase

Cons

moving on to a new dpt within the company is corporate politics as usual, it is not what you know but who you know and how much butt you kiss. micromanagement at its worst describes the atmosphere

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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