Zero work life balance - Anonymous employee Mars Employee Review

1.0
Aug 16, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They have a small onsite fitness center.

Cons

This company will work you to the bone and pressure you to not take vacation. I knew I had to leave when they had a problem with me taking a three day weekend to attend a FUNERAL. This continued to send me work emails that they expected me to respond to throughout that weekend. I couldn't stay with a company with such low morality.

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Mars Response
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Hi. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your previous role with us. We appreciate all feedback, both positive and constructive. Our time-off policies provide Associates balance and support in various life events, and we are disappointed to hear this was not your experience. We will ensure your comments are passed on to the appropriate local team. We hope your future job is successful and wish you all the best.

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