Work Hard, Play Hard - Anonymous employee 5.11 Employee Review

4.0
May 28, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Growing company; opportunity for advancement internally exists. No micro management; just do your job well and everyone is happy. Very open communication; CEO is as accessible as a co-worker. Great parties, free exercise programs, and healthy snacks readily available in kitchen. You will work hard, but you will reap the benefits as well. Work/life balance is fair; never an issue if a day off is needed and family comes first. Again, you work hard and you will be recognized for it.

Cons

As a growing company, processes are constantly changing and, at times, that can be frustrating. But again, that is expected with a growing company still figuring out the best way to handle situations. You will wear many hats. If you aren't someone who can multi-task or flex well, you won't like it at 5.11.

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Pros

Compared to my prior employer, the workload is much reduced while the pay is a substantial increase. I feel that store and District leadership is a lot more willing to back you up compared to Prior employers I've had, and there is a good amount of freedom to be had. The company is also expanding so the opportunity for growth is also higher than with other Industries right now.

Cons

The company seems to be a bit schizophrenic at the moment when it comes to certain things and operations are suffering to a degree because of it.

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