Sep 30, 2014
A great environment to work in...
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OuterBox reviews about "flex time"
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7 reviews
1.0
Oct 4, 2017
Recommend
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Pros
Flex time and casual atmosphere Casual dress Diverse clients Honestly not too many more pros to speak on about this place
Cons
Money Work expectations Long hours Management completely out of touch with staff Salary job but you are required to be there 8 hours or use pto ... double standard with time
5.0
May 11, 2015
A Great Place to Learn Cutting Edge Web Technology
Current employee, more than 1 year
Akron, OH
Recommend
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Pros
I have to say, working here is a blast! I've learned more in the last year than I would have ever thought. Everyone is great to work with and I'm constantly being pushed to learn new technologies, programming methods and pushing the limits. The last company I worked with was behind on their technology, so it wasn't a fulfilling experience. Here it is. If you're a developer, this is a great place to work (especially if you want to learn / are interested in Ecommerce). Also, flex time is awesome! If you have a day you need to come in a little late you can and stay a little longer.
Cons
Not many. The main thing I would say is some companies may have better benefits like highly matched 401k's, but those are bigger corporate companies. When you work for a small-ish company you sometimes give those things up.
5.0
May 26, 2016
Recommend
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Awesome work environment that is very laid back. They have processes in place for everything which makes the work flow much easier. Another plus is bonuses and flex time. Also great benefits!
Cons
Location in downtown Akron feels unsafe at times especially in the winter when it gets dark earlier.
5.0
Aug 28, 2019
Awesome Place To Work...With A Few Expected Growing Pains
Current employee, more than 1 year
Akron, OH
Recommend
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Pros
*GREAT team culture. There is not a lot of "throwing under the bus" when things go wrong, management is truly more concerned with fixing problems and moving past them than blaming individuals (within reason, of course.) *Competitive pay and benefits / 401k matching / health / dental/ vision all that good stuff *Flex Time *Company has shown consistent growth year over year since I've been here, lots of potential for career growth here. *Catered meals (once or twice a month) *Fun company events (picnics, parties, dinners, all that jazz) *Awesome coworkers! I sincerely like everyone that works here... rare for a company this size *All three owners work just as hard as everyone else. They truly care about the company and the employees on a personal level. Other agencies I've worked at I've never even met the actual owners...
Cons
*Downtown Akron construction is a nightmare right now but that won't last forever (or will it?) *This is not an "easy" place to work. You will be expected to work hard and be productive. Similar to other agencies I've worked at in this regard. *Open office environment can be a tad bit distracting but I've come to prefer it to having smaller shared work office or cubicles. It is also nice to be able to ask your coworkers for help and input without having to get up from your desk. This also helps create a more family-like environment too, which is a pro.
5.0
Jul 2, 2021
Recommend
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I have worked at a handful of other digital marketing agencies in the past. OuterBox is hands down the best place I have ever worked. I have met some incredible, talented people who are a privilege to work with, and many have become good friends. In my experience, coworkers can make or break a place of work. At OuterBox, I have always found coworkers that are mentors, supporters, helpers, hard workers, and who enjoyed life. If you can effectively manage your time and know your limitations, OuterBox gives its employees a great deal of freedom to make their schedule with flex time, remote work, and much more. If you complete your work and do it well, the rest of your life is yours to command. In terms of leadership, I believe the owners have always strived to do good for their employees. They care about the people who work for them. I, at least, can speak to the truth of that claim. If you have a positive attitude, a good work ethic, and a desire to challenge yourself, OuterBox is a place you can grow, learn, and prosper. I can't say enough good things about the people, the leaders, and the mission of OuterBox.
Cons
Like all places of work, OuterBox is not perfect. We have had many challenges in the past, and, as it is in the nature of most things, there will be challenges in the future. OuterBox and the people that work there have always found a way to try and overcome these difficulties. In my experience, OuterBox can be a stressful and demanding place to work, especially if carefully managing your time and knowing your limitations is not your strong suit. Many people can often get overwhelmed by their work. However, those who are honest about the difficulties they experience will find coworkers and owners who want to help. If you're honest and desirous to learn, I have seen many of the people I work with: patient, kind, and caring whenever I have made mistakes or struggled with my life/work balance. OuterBox is a place that requires constant learning and self-improvement. It can be challenging and sometimes chaotic, but I have always felt that we are constantly seeking to improve our internal processes, our team, and our work. It can be a struggle sometimes but give OuterBox a try, and I think you'll find that its pros far exceeded its cons which, I have found, to be very few and far between.
4.0
Oct 13, 2021
Recommend
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Pros
Very laid back environment, flex time is awesome, decent PTO, work and people are fun, able to work from home or in the office full time.
Cons
Pay is on the lower side, have to give your PTO months in advanced, sometimes have things thrown on you at the last minute but that's how things go in agencies, huge lack in diversity. Barely any minorities and no women in leadership if that's important to you.
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