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Department manager has created an environment defined by excessive micromanagement. Employees were frequently asked to report on what projects they’re working on, directed on how to compose their email communications, and required to copy the manager on all correspondence.

Work-life balance is a concern. I was often contacted during personal time off and on weekends, and "encouraged" to stay beyond regular working hours to appear more committed and engaged, rather than based on actual workload.

Department meetings were commonly scheduled late in the day, often extending well past normal business hours.

I answered emails from overseas production and marketing/licensing, then deal with salesmen making moves to sell shoes. Depending on design projects, they could last a few hours or several months.

I learned how to design shoes of may types, and work with overseas production. On the other hand, I learned not to depend on help from anyone, even if they say they will.

Management was very hands off, and they support the team--NOT individual employees.

The hardest part of the job was working with employees whose loyalty are to each other and not to the job.

The most enjoyable part of the job was working with popular entertainment properties for children.

I worked at BBC for many years with various managers who I got a long with great. It was only the last couple years when a former salesman became brand manager and unfortunately made the job a lot more stressful and hard to endure. Everyone is human, but the bad days were starting to outweigh the good and I had to leave. I think upper management needs to seriously consider changing this person's role so they don't keep losing too many quality designers.

I really enjoyed my brief stint at BBC. The people are easy going and helpful. My days were always busy with interesting work. I only left because I landed an opportunity that focused more on human capital strategic initiatives than on administrative support functions.
And because I was offered 40% more than what I was making at BBC. But other than that I would highly recommend this company. I learned a lot especially how to do things more manually rather than always relying on technology. It's a great place to work!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The team and my department lead was wonderful. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Older generations in the company are very stuck in outdated ways and too many take pride in working excessive hours and almost shame others for not doing the same trying to find balance. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Younger generations are innovative, quick, practical. Again, older gen needs to either retire, or take a beat and give a little more power to the new gen.

-	A manager would make personal matters a priority while expecting subordinates to put work over family. 

-	Long hours and weekend work are celebrated, business equals importance.

-	Meaningful opportunities replaced with just “busy work”. 

-	Personal boundaries are violated through after-hours demands. Employees have been reminded to stay late and appear busy without purpose.


There are up's and downs that every company face during the years of working experience.

Training structure for the employees might be one of the less accountable strong areas BBC bring for their employees. 

I am thankful for all the things I learned while in BBC.



I've learned a lot working here over the years, but I have outgrown my place and there is no room for growth within the company.  I like being able to manage a team of designers, build product lines and also design and come up with new ideas.

The pay here is laughable and good luck getting a raise. The management is clueless and don’t bother asking for guidance because there is none.  The customer account manager is unprofessional and disorganized. The work environment is just bad and  chaotic and there is zero support.  No one cares about your well being. Your best bet is to stay away. 

Definitely a great full time job start. Depending on goals and dreams of the person. May not be ideal to stay forever but overall really good if your into the footwear/fashion market and have knowledge of it.

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