Toxic culture - Architectural Photographer CoStar Group Employee Review

2.0
Mar 6, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Experience, salary, gear, company car

Cons

- Many cons come with this position. Schedule training 30 days in advance. You will be expected to drop everything for a paid trip to Virginia. You will hit the ground running from there. If you have a family, I suggest handling ALL business before training because when you are finished, the only thing you will have time for is work. -PTO structure is horrible for parents, especially those with small children. - Toxic culture. It is very easy to work yourself sick here, please take care of yourself and remember no job is worth sacrificing your health for. - No time to learn and fully understand new projects, you’re expected to meet metrics no matter what. This job takes a major toll on families and single parents, it’s structured for people without families or other major responsibilities.

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Pros

The opportunity to build skills and income.

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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