Don't be fooled. - Sales Representative Event Network Employee Review

1.0
Aug 5, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working at a museum, aquarium, zoo, etc. is obviously fun. You're lucky if you're off with great co-workers, but nothing about the company itself is great, except maybe a flexible schedule, but then again, not really because you're forced to work weekends and holidays.

Cons

I've been working for the company for about 4 years. Don't be fooled by the smiles and "happy faces" from the managers here, this is not a happy place. The work dynamic at the stores are horrible. If you work part-time, which is most of the employees at the company, forget about it. The pay is terrible. They are SO money hungry and cheap that they'd do anything to take money from visitors but nothing for the employees. The environment is so bad that there is a huge turnover in employees which leaves remaining employees overworked. If they managed to actually create a proper working environment, there wouldn't be underpaid and overworked employees. Most don't stay for long, for good reason. There is a major lack of communication, especially during the current pandemic. Just a mess overall. If you read the other negative reviews, you'll notice a pattern. I was lucky enough to have some great co-workers that kept me sane throughout. But the actual company, no. This isn't a serious job if that's what you're looking for.

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Event Network Response
5y
Thank you for your comments. While it’s disappointing to hear this feedback after four years together, we are listening and welcome you to share more about your experience by emailing our People Services Team directly at peopleservices@eventnetwork.com. As you know, retail in the museum environment includes weekends and holidays. We strive to create an environment that supports open communication and connection through regular newsletters, bi-monthly Live all-team video calls, and our active intranet bulletin. We care very much about the well-being of each team member, and are very proud of the extended benefits we provided to all during the Covid closures. We can always do more, and take your feedback to heart. Wishing you well.

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5.0
Apr 10, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I love working at EN because there is always something new to expand my knowledge of the business and I’ve found it’s a very supportive environment. I’ve always felt supported and appreciated by my bosses at this company. There are always new challenges to creatively solve. I always leave my store feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Cons

Mostly part time for all team members below AD which can make hiring a challenge

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Event Network Response
1y
What great feedback! Thank you so much for this five star review!
1.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The locations. The talented hard working in store teams who keep these store running despite this company not because of.

Cons

Event Network is an overly bloated company weighed down by layers of constantly rotating middle management who often lack the knowledge, experience, or authority to effectively support stores. They also just don't care about their employees whatsoever. They turn what could be exceptional jobs in world-class locations into frustrating, exhausting, demoralizing, toxic experiences. The company is chronically disorganized and poorly managed. Communication is inconsistent, expectations constantly change, and support is virtually nonexistent. Working here eventually takes a toll on your mental health, morale, and professional integrity. If you genuinely care about your team, you will find yourself fighting unnecessary battles simply to provide employees with the resources, staffing, and compensation they deserve. Those efforts are routinely blocked by corporate bureaucracy, only to be followed by endless lectures about the company's "culture" and "values." The disconnect is shocking. There is no consistency, accountability, or respect. Decisions are driven entirely by cutting costs, always at the expense of employees. Wages are shockingly low; turnover remains, unsurprisingly, high. There is no end to the "cons" list.

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