They don't pay a living wage. - Anonymous employee Smith Optics Employee Review

Most hourly workers are paid 15-20% above minimum wage, which is about 30% BELOW a living wage for their location. Even some department managers are not paid a living wage. Everyone here has a weird job or a dual income family. It's ridiculous for a company that takes so much pride in their company culture. But we're afraid to complain for fear of losing our jobs or worse, having them move operations to somewhere cheaper. Once again, workers get screwed while stockholders get paid. I wish the executives cared, but they only want to see smiles and nods and are not at all open to real worker feedback. They shrivel and harden at any negative feedback.