operations analyst

analyst

mortgage underwriter

inside sales

senior sales consultant

Lima One Capital

I have worked at Lima One for three years and only been promoted once, despite the fact that I have consistently achieved max bonus each quarter and have never had negative comments in any of my 1:1 or quarterly feedback. 

There is little room for advancement. I was told when I started my role that I would have the opportunity to train other employees after learning the ropes myself. But instead of hiring a new employee(s) for this (neessary to become a Senior), they had me train an employee who had already been with the company for five years and had a higher title (and likely salary) than I do. 

When I have been asked what I want to do to grow, I have told them, but they have not made much effort to try to make any of that possible. Additionally, my boss is a micromanager and my desk is literally right next to them. I know I would easily be able to do this person's job (and frankly their boss's job as well), but feel like they aren't giving me the opportunity to grow simply because they don't want the competition with their own jobs and titles. Part of me thinks they are waiting it out until I leave, which I am now seriously considering.

Having said all of this, I do like the people for the most part and the work is interesting. There is definitely a clique among people who have worked there for X number of years that is impossible to break into. The "Circle of Excellence" awards they give out each year are clearly a popularity contest more than a reflection of actual work. I have seen people receive this award who are mediocre at best at their jobs, but they win simply because they are more popular or because they have been there for X number of years.

Some people are overpaid for their jobs I feel, while others like myself are very much underpaid. If they want to keep good people, they would be advised to pay a little more than the median for their roles. We all know they can afford to do this.

Lima One puts on a polished front, but behind the scenes, it’s a toxic, fear-driven work environment. The biggest issue is the Director of Sales, who leads through intimidation, micromanagement, and constantly shifting expectations. If you’re not in the “inner circle,” you’re just a number waiting to be pushed out.

HR Exists to Protect the Company, Not Employees: If you think HR is there to ensure fairness or a professional workplace, think again. Gossip, favoritism, and looking the other way on serious issues are the norm.
Toxic, High-School-Like Culture: Office politics dictate everything. Gossip spreads from the top down, and leadership plays favorites. If you’re not part of the clique, good luck.
Fear-Based Management: Success isn’t about performance—it’s about how much you’re willing to put up with. Micromanagement is excessive, feedback is inconsistent, and people get fired without warning.
Lima One could be a great company, but leadership is more concerned with control and office politics than building a professional, supportive workplace. If you want stability, real leadership, or a company that values employees, look elsewhere.

The company has recently brought in a few new leaders and folks in special roles or support roles that have made things more streamline and manageable. A few of the leaders that have been around a while should be re-trained on how to work with all peoples. The culture is good overall; although some of the general HR aspects need to be updated to a more accepting culture with the printed words they use and how they interact with employees; instead of the "tolerant culture" that it seems to be. Some of the company department and HR procedures are outdated and it's awkward to inform them of this, but they DO correct it if it is found to be outdated or wrong. Although there is a week of two of intense general training with a lot of info, the actual day to day specifics of what to do isn't given as much, and you are left to try to figure it out yourself or just guess and hope you aren't reprimanded. The company has been growing and is making more wise decisions on who is in what roles and what strategies and direction they want to go to, but they still have work to do. The beer cart is nice, but some of us don't drink and it's an example of why you often feel like you need to fit into a certain mold. The main thing is that the vast majority of employees and leaders have good intentions and do well in their position, and that is more than half the battle when dealing with others in the workplace

Great company culture within teams. Beer cart on Thursdays Themed events regularly occur. Weekly food is provided.

The company can afford going to many events with management twice a year, including baseball games, BMW drive experiences, going out of the country, give bonuses to the C suite, and provide food many times a week, but yet jobs are cut yearly.  There are at least 2-4 lay off per year due to "market shifts" and "Company Changes". You are always on edge for the "What If". Why go above and beyond when your job is always at risk of termination?  You are discouraged from WFH, even though they offer the hours to WFH. Team leads can wfh no questions asked for many days and lower-level employees can barely get one day to wfh.  Team counts are low and to take PTO, it puts more strain on the other team members just to be gone for a couple of days.  Upper management/Managers receive recognition for their achievement, even though the teams behind them do all the work.  Lima's performance reviews are rigged and unfair. It is scaled 1-5 and you can never go past a 3 in most areas. This system is set to make you seem average and your bonuses/pay raises are affected. Upper Management is always scored a 4 or higher, due to them being favorited by management. If you're a regular employee, this is how they keep you in one spot for many years without advancement.

I truly enjoyed my time at Lima One Capital. The people there are fantastic, and I still keep in touch with several colleagues who became close friends. The culture, at least among the team I worked with, was supportive and collaborative.

That said, I did experience a difficult situation when I decided to go back to school-management used it as an opportunity to push me out rather than work with me on a transition plan. While I don’t hold anything personal against anyone there, this move left a sour taste.

More broadly, it’s clear the company is under financial strain. Layoffs have become frequent, and departments are being consolidated in an effort to reduce costs. While the real estate market has certainly been challenging, Lima One also has a reputation in the industry for offering services at a premium price point, which might be contributing to the pressure they’re under.

Overall, I’m grateful for the experience and the people I met, but I wouldn’t recommend this company as a stable long-term employment opportunity at the moment. The future outlook appears uncertain, and job security seems questionable.

Lima One is about like high school. There is constant drama and bickering between sales and analysts. Employees and Managers constantly talk about each other behind their backs. If you aren’t in “the inner circle” you have no future at Lima One. You’re a just another pencil pusher or a phone dialer until the market dips and they fire you and blame it on performance. Managers will forbid and gaslight employees from using work from home days, when said managers are full time remote employees. Managers will also invite their favorite employees out drinking where they’ll all show up late and hung over the next morning. You either get in with that crowd or you work your butt off until they fire you to save money. 

Working at this company was one of the most demoralizing professional experiences I've ever had.  The culture is deeply toxic, and that toxicity is actively managed from the top down by senior leadership.  Leadership often lacks direction, integrity, and any meaningful support for employees. Promises are frequently made and rarely kept, and feedback is either ignored or punished. 
 There’s an overwhelming sense of fear and instability, with frequent leadership changes, unrealistic expectations, and no clear business strategy. Concerns about compliance and questionable processes were dismissed and went unaddressed.

If you're looking for a stable, ethical, or healthy work environment, I strongly suggest you look elsewhere.

Working at Lima One Capital has been a rewarding experience! The company fosters a strong, collaborative culture where hard work is recognized, and growth is genuinely encouraged. Leadership is approachable and committed to employee development and client success, which creates a positive and motivating environment.

I appreciate the clear communication, structured processes, and ongoing training that allow us to perform at our best. It’s fulfilling to be part of a team that delivers value to real estate investors across the country and also invests in its own people.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact, Lima One Capital is a fantastic choice.

It is very fast passed and a lot is expected out of you. Being in inside sales is where you can clearly see that the company and management leans toward favoritism rather than awarded for hard work- no one is treated equal and unless you are one of the favorites then it is about impossible to feel appreciated and valued. The communication between the company, especially management, is awful which makes a hectic work environment with people always pointing fingers at each other rather than helping on another. The company has great potential but it is sad to see the tension within the workplace and management not looking out for the client like they say they do in their marketing. Beer cart Thursday is great.

Lima One is a growing company with opportunity to increase market share. We are constantly trying new things and keeping that entrepreneurial spirit, while streamlining and putting standard processes and procedures in place to improve our efficiency and effectiveness.   We have a diverse workforce, and continue to hire for unique perspectives that suit our variety of roles.  

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