Blahhhhhh - Research Associate II CoStar Group Employee Review

2.0
Mar 28, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Great coworkers -Free salads and snacks -Nice rooftop -Nice building and location -Teaches the basics of CRE and prepares for an actual job in the industry -9-5 hours strictly enforced

Cons

-Ridiculous metrics that affect your small bonus -Poor pay -Intense office politics due to young and inexperienced management -A strong disconnect between the white, older, male upper management and the work force who is mostly young millennials -Job is boring and you do not need a college degree -Perceived as a training ground and mill by the industry

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

This company makes a strong first impression during the interview and training process. Unfortunately, my experience after onboarding was very different. Decision-making is highly centralized, leaving employees with very little autonomy. The company emphasizes ethics and integrity, but my experience did not consistently reflect those values. Favoritism also appeared to play a significant role in how employees were treated and how decisions were made. HR presents itself as a resource for employees, but concerns often end with, “It will be up to your manager.” That can be frustrating when the issue involves your manager or requires an impartial review. CoStar has developed a reputation for these issues, and from what I experienced, it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago, the company at least appeared to prioritize its employees. Today, that commitment feels diminished. The return-to-office expectations can also be unreasonable. During severe weather, employees are still expected to report to the office even when many other companies in the area allow employees to work remotely for safety. Finally, performance expectations and metrics are frequently changed, making goals increasingly difficult to achieve. Combined with inconsistent communication from leadership, it creates an environment where employees often feel unsupported and uncertain about expectations.

Cons

Good Health Benefits for families and singles Decent pay

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