great for a short period but long run with drain you - Shift Manager CADY Employee Review

3.0
May 5, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

fast pace and keeps you thinking and engaged. There is room for growth within the company and you do learn a lot from your role.

Cons

there is a long dead period where we can't have anyone working for the company. There is very minimal over-time and it only applies to the photographers for the most part. There is a lot of breaks in the communication within the company. They have crazy mass hiring for a couple months to which we aren't allowed to have them work till we are in season and by then they need to be fully equip to work to the standards we are looking for but don't allocate enough time or resources for the managers to be able to assist. A lot of new projects and work gets thrown down on the teams with little notice. They expect an exorbitant amount from the photographers but do not compensate accordingly. They have managers making the same as lead photographers most of the season if they are mainly doing elite experiences.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I learned so much by working there

Cons

Sometimes the customers are a bit rude, but my manager was alwasy there to back me up.

2.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great stepping stone to something better.

Cons

CADY appears to be led by individuals who lack a clear understanding of how to effectively run a business. The company promotes a “welcoming” culture, but in practice, it often feels performative and rooted in outdated or uncomfortable approaches. The environment within the Innovation Center is consistently tense. Teams frequently experience internal friction, and HR maintains a highly visible presence that can feel more like surveillance than support. In October 2025, Josh Cady abruptly eliminated the work-from-home policy with no transition period. This decision left many employees scrambling to adjust, particularly those who relied on remote flexibility for childcare and other responsibilities. The PTO policy is notably limited for a company of this size, and the absence of dedicated sick days only adds to employee strain. Removing remote work mid-year, while offering minimal time off, reflects a lack of consideration for employee well-being. Daily interactions can also feel forced. For example, employees are greeted each morning by HR in a way that often comes across as insincere rather than welcoming. Overall, CADY feels disorganized, undercompensates its employees, and provides minimal benefits, contributing to a challenging and unsupportive work environment.

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