A firm on a downward spiral.... - Anonymous employee Populous Employee Review

3.0
Nov 14, 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Interesting high profile projects. Decent pay for an architecture firm.

Cons

Employees can get pigeon-holed easily if not careful. Promotions are often out of left-field and seem to be a popularity contest. You must have a senior principal on your side to get promoted. Senior management now care more about the money than the employees that got them to where the are today. Sad.

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Cons

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