Job seekers, run in the other direction - Anonymous employee Core & Main Employee Review

1.0
Mar 8, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great team mates, decent salary, casual dress atmosphere, flexible schedule, ability to work from home when needed

Cons

Department heads often lacking in skills and people management experience, and unwilling to learn. Poor judgement on performance, keeping useless people who are part of the good old boys network and booting out those with talent but who don't drink the Koolaid. Overall poor management, no direction Vague performance overviews, expectations are not clear nor is there clear direction for development to improve. HR perhaps the worst department, ignores grievances, becomes impatient when employees "ask too many questions" or request clarification Unwilling to listen to any constructive criticism or suggested changes, and in fact sometimes punished for bringing anything up. In a nutshell, if you don't drink the Koolaid, you won't survive there. Big disconnect between what the company says their culture is and what it actually is

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

This is a very human place. People are generous with support and consistently demonstrate a connection to each other. The mission of the organization is one that everyone can relate to. Highly recommend.

Cons

We are very distributed based on number of locations. We are still connected but I'd like to be able to connect with more people in person.

3.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

The work hours make for a good work/home life balance. Employees at all levels are usually willing to help one another. Fairly good job security.

Cons

Pretty meager health benefits for such a large company. Base pay that will never be competitive. The sense of feeling you’re expected to do the job of 2 1/2 people for the pay of one. Management gives you the sense that we’re just barely getting by financially at all times.

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