It's okay. Get a decent paycheck but don't expect anything above or beyond that. - Anonymous employee Makeready Employee Review

2.0
Mar 1, 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great opportunities to clean up prior team member messes - lots of exposure to problem solving. Salary is comparable to the market. Benefits are great. Employer pays portion of medical, dental, and vision. As well as tuition reimbursement and child care assistance. Health app subscription, and other wellness one-offs.

Cons

PTO is Unlimited but it's Pretend Time Off. Do not go anywhere without your laptop and be prepared to spend at least half a day on it while you're on vacation. Unlimited PTO leaves you with no accrued PTO to be paid out when you leave. Company operates on a 90 day rotating schedule with "priorities". This is one metric that your bonus is calculated on. You will get your individual priorities about halfway though the 90 day period. They are still due on time. Leaders will ask for expenses for the following year's budget. You will submit them and around half will get "approved". Around May of the following year, all future travel, conferences, and ancillary expenses will be now disapproved and the company will be on a spending freeze. Around September and October, firings will happen to get the company back under budget for the year. They also get to save on bonus payouts because they're always late to pay those out (by at least one quarter) and you only get it if you're currently employed. I would say to get your full salary in base wages vs accepting any sort of bonus. Holiday gifts are lame and culture outings are always a good time to see if you've made it into the "in" crowd. There is a lot of urgency to get things done and complete projects, but the infrastructure and organization to effectively handle it is lacking.

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5.0
Apr 18, 2025
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Pros

Working at Makeready has been an incredibly rewarding experience, largely due to the exceptional workplace culture. From day one, it was clear that this is a company that genuinely values its people—not just as team members, but as individuals. The leadership team fosters a culture of openness, respect, and collaboration. Communication is transparent, and new ideas are always welcomed, no matter your position or tenure. There’s a strong emphasis on learning and growth, and the support from both peers and leaders makes it easy to thrive professionally. The culture at Makeready is one of inclusion, encouragement, and positivity. It’s inspiring to be part of a workplace that not only talks about Guiding Principles—but lives them every day.

Cons

I do not have anything negative to say about Makeready

1.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

Beautiful collection of hotels Growing company Compensation

Cons

Culture in decline Leadership at the highest level is barely visible Most talented people are thinking of leaving or have left already

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