Great Place to Work - Senior Graphic Designer Curriculum Associates Employee Review

I’ve worked in other industries and companies and can honestly say CA is the best company I’ve ever worked. - strong commmitment to mission, lives its values - development opportunities (leadership programs, stretch assignments) - the people are supportive and kind, leaders including CEO very approachable and down to earth - flexibility (I work from home but some of my colleagues near offices have to go in six days per month - not bad at all) - company takes care of its people (solid benefits, perks, nice offices) Individual experiences probably vary by team and manager but it’s been a positive experience for me.

Company is going through operational and cultural changes because it grew quickly. On top of that it’s navigating the role of AI and operationalizing for future growth. The pace of change and volume of information can be a lot. There is much focus on communication and transparency but it’s still tough for people who have been here for a long time and miss the company from 5-10 years ago. That causes friction and can be frustrating for people who are newer and excited to be here.

Great people even if we are remote. Good benefits.

They keep moving the goal post while piling on more expectations. First it was opening an office in India to "chase the sun" (98 US employees got layed off before the holidays. CEO sent out a recorded message admitting that conducting business is cheaper in India. No employees outside the US were layed off), next asking what employees would be willing to give up benefit wise (keep in mind they are known for being on the lower end of market with compensation) and now forcing mandatory fun days for a small percentage of employees who are remote not hybrid (they won't be tracking you but if you don't attend it will be part of your performance review. Asking for an exception is possibly a trap or test to see who is a "team player"). This all feels like a trap or a bad dream. The foundation is cracking under the weight of growing without taking a break for things to adjust. I'm burnt out and exhausted. Always waiting for the next shoe to drop will do that. I do my work, I do it well but that doesn't seem to be good enough anymore.