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The epicenter of the company is Boston. Don't even apply if you hope for career advancement but don't live there.  More often than not, they hire managers and executives from outside the company, rather than promoting from within.  Highly political-charged environment where people advance based on who they know, not what they know.  As a result, there's a decent amount of turnover; and many people make lateral changes from one department to another due to lack of advancement, poor management, etc.; which understates true employee turnover.  The pay is above average for the niche valuation industry, but considerably below average for the finance field in general.  The medical benefits are extremely expensive with high deductibles, and they switch plans frequently, which can make it difficult to keep an in-network doctor when the network changes annually.  They consistently hire college grads and others with little experience, work them to the bone, give them too much responsibility, then wonder why projects fall apart and employees leave.  There is a core group of management that has been there since the dawn of time, does 20% of the work, and keeps 80% of the rewards...and has not led change or innovation in any meaningful capacity.  In many ways their work product has not evolved in over 20 years.  On the positive side, they are well-financed so the decline will likely be long and slow.

Work on a as needed  bases all over the country. The projects are normally 10 to 12 weeks long. You must adapted to a 7 day work week. You must also understand and plan this can be a seasonal position as you are needed only when business needs you. You could work 3 months then be off 4 months and go back or work an entire year none stop. You need to be planful of your own finances. As the car expense is covered, but only cover housing once you spend x amount out of pocket. I have enjoyed this sort of work for a long time,  but it isn't for everyone. 

Having enormous amount of power is an egocentric satisfaction and gives you opportunities to show your abilities and skills in full range. 10-12 weeks hectic periods were challenges, but being freelance were great. You can determine when you want to work or not. There was not consistency due to nature of the business. If you need regular year long income, pick a different job.

Learned allot from working at Gordon Brothers.  The money was good for the work I was doing and the knowledge I gained from working in this environment can not be measured.  My first manager was AWESOME, FAIR, BALANCED, and a GOOD GUY.  The 2nd manager was none of those things.  The people can be a bit rough at times but it was a good overall learning experience.

Well developed peer relationships between long time employees.  Multi divisional company covering multiple business sectors.  Most roles are specific to only one division, however there is the opportunity for cross-over.

stay away from owner and you're good. Easy job. Pull orders using overhead crane.  Band it and. Load it on truck. . Repeat same routine every day.  
They will not give raises. No advance opportunity.  But employees and leads are pretty relaxed. 

Over 110 year old company with strong divisional leaders and numerous years of industry experience.  A globally diversified group in retail, real estate, commercial and industrial, appraisal and debt finance sectors.

I enjoy the traveling and working with different store teams. Can get very busy, dealing with a lot of situations at one time. The leadership is very helpful and responsive to any issues. The pay is good when you are working.

good, solid company to work for.  very professional.  Work was not consistent. never knew when you would be called for work.  good for retirees.  nice to work with different people and help them through the liquidation procedure.

Hardworking liquidation company. I learned a lot regarding juggling high level executives. I was glad to have the opportunity to deal regularly with travel arrangements to Japan and to handle the expense reports thereof.

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