Good learning, Zero career growth - Anonymous employee Caribou Coffee Employee Review

2.0
Jan 20, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people; good project diversity; casual work environment; great coffee and expertise in coffee (best by far here!); good fit for someone looking for entry level experience and a challenging work environment very early in their career.

Cons

Very strong politics, lack of alignment and a lot of backstabbing at Sr. Leadership level and below, lack of accountability and collaboration (these same leaders keep getting promoted), no ability to grow below more sr. Leadership (huge watch-out if you want to grow), terrible and antiquated systems. Take a close look at their benefits and be careful w/ promises made during the interviewing process; I would not recommend if you are a professional who is interested in growing and advancing.

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Pros

Free drink but only one per shift

Cons

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