FastSigns reviews about "communication"

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17 reviews
5.0
Dec 7, 2021

Fastsigns

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good communication with Fastsigns USA. Friendly executives. Great help with business decisions

Cons

50 hours a week required

2.0
Nov 18, 2021
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Pros

- Experience in the signage industry - Chance to work with high end equipment via Epson Surecolor and Mimaki plotter - Experience with materials, corporate services and some very nice customers

Cons

- Unreliable management - Consistently conflicting directions - Owners reluctance to learn basic work functions while functioning as employees - Owners reluctance to fix known technology or communication issues - General hostility when questions or clarification are requested - Owners intentionally create animosity between coworkers to create an 'us versus them' environment - Unclear responsibilities and expectations of position - General disregard for workflow and project scheduling - General disregard for employee health - General disregard for employee safety - General disregard for government and local mandates - Overall favoritism - Solutions provided by corporate services and relayed to management met with animosity and generally ignored until it creates fatal workflow issues - Willful ignorance of wrong-doings and employee misconduct, harassment and workplace bullying - Open racism, sexism, ableism, classism, intentionally hostile work environment, fluctuating targeted harassment of employees, gaslighting, emotional and mental abuse and willful ignorance of basic communication skills - Employers will give direction and later, in private conversation, without notice to the required employees will decide on another course of action, usually resulting in reprimand on the employee's part

1.0
Feb 18, 2025

Stay away

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Pros

Lots to learn Project management Building and installation

Cons

Strange work environment Lies from management Poor communication Expects you to do all the work Expects you to do things beyond job description Short tempered Management unwilling to admit faults Blame

2.0
Mar 16, 2023

Good for start

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I must say that my experience working for Fastsigns was quite mixed. While the company provided excellent opportunities for career growth in the visual communication industry, there were several challenges that made it difficult to enjoy working there. One of the biggest issues was bad management, which led to a lack of direction from management. It was challenging to perform duties effectively when dealing with spontaneous orders and clients who could not send files in the required format. This led to pressure from all sides to complete the work immediately, and it did not matter that you could not physically guarantee quality in such circumstances. Additionally, the salary was relatively low, which can be a significant deterrent for those looking to establish a career in this field. Another problem was being required to work with sales, even when it was not directly mentioned in the job description. This was quite frustrating and left me feeling unprepared to handle the added responsibilities. Despite these challenges, the work itself was rewarding for graphic designers who had their first work experience. However, if you are looking for a good work-life balance, it would be better to look for other opportunities.

Cons

-Inadequate compensation -Poor management -Challenging work environment -Insufficient work-life balanc

2.0
Nov 5, 2021

Communicating

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Pros

Meeting different customers is nice.

Cons

Due to lack of communication production and installs normally fo into the night and work on the weekends. Sales do not communicate with design and production until the last minute. Franchise owners always take the side of sales people.

4.0
Apr 5, 2021
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Pros

Gained knowledge on print/graphics Worked with large local companies Used different business and marketing techniques to help grow businesses B2B was ideal

Cons

Management Small business so sometimes communication within staff was lacking Walk in customers were not ideal

1.0
Mar 11, 2025
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Pros

Desk job Monday through Friday

Cons

- Micromanagement - No Human Resources - Unrealistic Expectations - Complete & utter lack of Transparency - Unprofessional - Chilidish Manager - limited career growth opportunities, - low salary - toxic work culture - unsupportive management - high stress levels - poor communication, - limited opportunities for collaboration with colleagues - Fire employees like they are going through bread

3.0
Jul 31, 2021
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Pros

You can actually keep busy through an entire shift and time goes really fast. Always something new to do and to learn.

Cons

No advancement nor better opportunities within the company. No communication or planning with future projects.

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