Didn’t See It Coming - Anonymous employee BDA Employee Review

1.0
Nov 10, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Previously a fun work environment.

Cons

Impulsive thoughtless unorganized business decisions.

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BDA Response
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Thank you for your three years of service at BDA. BDA remains a fun work environment for many people but it’s also changed a lot in the past few years as the company has grown organically and through acquisitions, both of which were deliberate strategies and not impulsive in the slightest. This fast growth environment comes with a realization that not everybody will be comfortable with change and that’s ok. Additionally, just like every business or team for that matter, we make decisions to remain competitive for the long-term. If you would like, please send us a personal message at feedback@bdainc.com to continue the conversation.

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