Pros
None that I can think of
Cons
I joined CADY as a Business Development Representative excited to represent a reputable school photography company in my hometown of Miami. I was especially enthusiastic about being the new face of senior photography and was assured that a studio would be opened in a safe, convenient, and appealing location — something I communicated confidently to schools across the region. After more than six months of outreach and relationship-building, I was shocked to learn that the proposed studio location was far from what had been promised. Instead, the address being included in school bids was in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Miami — ranked #4 in crime — situated next to a gun shop, liquor store, and a dirt lot used as parking. This location was neither safe nor acceptable for students, families, or school staff. This felt not only like a betrayal of trust — both mine and the schools’ — but also a strategic misrepresentation. The "Miami studio" I had been confidently selling to schools was never truly under consideration. I later learned that the real plan was to funnel students to a Miramar location or conduct sessions on school campuses, which was never disclosed to me during the hiring process or initial onboarding. Despite my dedication, once I gave notice of my resignation, I was asked not to return and was denied the opportunity to complete my two-week notice professionally. Additionally, employees are required to sign a non-compete agreement that restricts working for another school photography company for three years, making it difficult for professionals to continue in their field. To make matters worse, I was not the first to face such issues — I was reportedly the fourth or fifth representative in just two years for the Miami market. In my experience, CADY has not demonstrated a true understanding of the unique needs of Miami’s schools or communities, which ultimately hurt the very relationships I worked so hard to build.