Nielsen reviews

To have been in business for over 90 years, you would think Nielsen would be a lot further along. Their technology is completely archaic (their metering equipment is the size of a VCR!), their systems and processes are over-complicated and cumbersome, making it more difficult to close deals than it needs to be, and their management is arrogant and not open to new ideas (very much the "good ol' boy network). As told to us by our trainer, "There's the right way, the wrong way, and the Nielsen way." The 3-week training program was taught completely out of sequence, you are completely overwhelmed with new systems and information, then, fresh out of training, you are held to the same performance standard as tenured employees. In addition, certain aspects of the role were not fully disclosed during the hiring process making it feel very much like a bait and switch. We were also made to sign disclosures and acceptances to policies without being provided the actual policies. There is nothing irreverent about Nielsen. Don't work there if you have an original thought in your head.

There is no such thing as a work-life balance. You are forced to work 7 days a week if you have not hit your numbers. Everyday is considered a production day, which means there is no such thing as a vacation or time off. You are always accountable for your numbers even when you go on vacation. Quotas are not even prorated when you go on vacation or go on sick leave. There are no opportunities for advancement within the company. People are forced out of their jobs by receiving no work, or horrible work that is impossible to resolve. The success of this role depends on your territory and manager. Some of the areas you have to work in are extremely dangerous and will have gangs, bedbugs, shootings, and cops will ask you to leave because its too dangerous. Manger will play favorites and those people will be given better work and will even be given work in others territory. Technology needs a major overhaul. The computer systems you use are ancient and need to be replaced. The questions you ask homes are too long and most homes are upset by the time you leave.