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3.4

63% would recommend to a friend

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Steven Libbey

64% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jul 27, 2015
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Pros

You are legally granted a paycheck, but that is the only difference between iNet and a sweatshop for websites.

Cons

Their "creative genius" brand of websites are texhnologically outdated by 10 years, at least. To incorporate ANY form of creativity, a competent designer would need at least one week of work. We were expected to hammer out websites in half that time, and our customers kept coming back for site repairs because we were forced to give them a uncompleted and often duct-taped website. The working conditions were comparible to a puppy mill. Cramped spaces, limited lighting, low ventilation, filthy stained carpets and no janitorial or building maintenance to be seen or heard. The management style was perfectly satisfactory for The Third Reich, but not acceptable for 21st Century America. I could compare the working relationship between sales and tech to be VERY similar to the high school antics of jocks vs. geeks. The sales force considered themselves to be the unstoppable force and perfect team of juggernauts. But when it came time to explain what they were selling, they had absolutely no clue. In many cases, we were told to provide products or add-ons to our websites that we simply didn't have the technology for. Sales would blow off the logical reasoning "Why are you selling products we do not offer?" with a barking and demeaning "JUST GET IT DONE!" Leadership tactics are fear and intimidation driven. Instead of what can we all do for the company, the mentality was more "What can you do for me, NOW!" Management would resort to personal attacks on employees to instill a shotty order of power. This resulted only in extremely low employee retention. Most employees would only last 6-12 months. Employee morale is simply not a consideration, a giant waste of time. When I finally put in my notice, not only was I ridiculed, but agressively and vindictively riduculed. I had objects thrown at me, and was even spit upon. I was treated as though I had betrayed the "team" by moving my life in a better direction.

4.0
Jul 19, 2015

A Hopeful Future

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Over the last 10+ years I've included a statement as part of my Goals and Objectives in my resume. And though it may sound generic I meant every word. "I want to be a valuable part of a marketing team, where my experience and passion for design can make a difference in its success." After working for multiple agencies and in-house design departments I have finally found an employer that makes me feel just that, VALUED! Before iNET I used to come home frustrated and stressed everyday from work because I wasn't allowed to do my best. Sounds weird I know but any creative thats ever worked under someone who wasn't creative knows what Im talking about. Not only has iNET allowed me to be creative, there are some in management pushing me to go farther then I felt comfortable going with awesome results. Though I've only worked at iNET for 8 months I can confirm passion and hard work gets noticed. Management including the CEO Steve Libbey, has gone out of his way more then once to let me know how much he appreciated the hard work. This is also a company that does care for it employees. Within a couple month period of time I was hospitalized twice. Naturally I was worried about the amount of time I've missed not having worked there long. Management let me know immediately not to worry about it "WE JUST WANT YOU HEALTHY". It was overwhelming the amount of genuine concern and happiness from everyone when I finally came back.

Cons

his is a true sink or swim place of employment! Could see this as a deal breaker for some. - If you do nothing you will drown here. - If you tread water and just do whats required, you might last a while but will probably be miserable not able to move forward in the company. - If you swim, get passionate about what your doing you will be successful. Even those who struggled where given a lifeline because they tried to be better. iNET is still learning to be the powerhouse it is. Processes and structure need to be refined and would maximize everyones potential.

1.0
Jul 6, 2015

Great bonds with co-workers because they are all unighted by fear.

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Pros

Employees develop great relationships with peers that lasts for (in some cases) years past their time working at iNET. A big reason why co-workers bond so well is because they need to support each other when they each inevitably become the target for the fear and domination style of management that iNET implements. People who had/have long tenures at iNET seemed to either agree with the militant and unflinching leadership, or they were able to keep their head down and take it. The work is varied and exciting. Because all of the work is client work, the tasks that come in through the door are rarely the same, so if you enjoy creative problem solving, you would probably enjoy the type of clients that iNET attracts. You'll never be bored. Often iNET will hire people as their first job in the industry. It's good for them to build up their resume. But I'd recommend that they leave when they have the opportunity.

Cons

- I experienced a pressure cooker type of environment - It seemed to have a blame centric approach to problem handling - I saw a low tolerance for opposing viewpoints

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