senior software engineer

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blender

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As a counselor at Medifast, about 60% of the job is one on one interaction with clients.  Since being here, I’ve learned how to style flex and how to be compassionate while still being honest and assertive with clients.  Your job is to teach the client about healthy living and make tailored suggestions about nutrition, cooking and lifestyle habits.  You are their support system, their cheerleader, their accountability.  The other 40% of the job is made up of behind the scenes things such as developing new ways to inspire clients, keeping up to date with new nutrition studies, collaborating with management and co-workers on events (5k races, cooking workshops, etc), notating in client charts and keeping the center clean and organized.

The managers at this job are fantastic.  It’s an incredibly supportive environment where your happiness and growth is the top priority.  Managers truly work for you and with you.  If you make a mistake, you’re not in trouble, you’re just learning and the managers work to help you improve.  I think they figure, ‘If the counselors are happy, the clients will be happy and the business will thrive,’ and they’re right!  I never feel embarrassed, intimidated or under appreciated at this company.  If I have a concern, it’s easy to talk about and quickly resolved.

The hardest part of the job is the schedule.  Not having consecutive days off is great in some respects because you never hit that mid-week lull.  On the other hand, it’s really hard to go anywhere when you only have one day off at a time and time-off accumulates pretty slowly.

The most enjoyable part of the job is the relationships you build with both the staff and the clients.  You get to spend the greater part of every day helping people change their lives.  When people get healthy, they don’t just fit into new clothes.  In many cases their confidence increases, their physical pain is reduced, and they’re able to do simple things they couldn’t do before like walk to the end of the block or bend down to tie their own shoes.  Having a client tell you that their doctor was able to take them completely off their blood-pressure medication makes not having consecutive days off worth it.

Bottom line:  I wake up everyday happy to go to work in such a supportive, creative, rewarding environment.

Having 4 years of prior inventory experience, I got a REALLY decent pay hike, about $3 more of what they were initially offering for this position.
That was nice.

Having being not the only other individual to wear a hat backwards but be the only one "scolded" for the company's "dress code" was very biased in nature, if not down right targeting.
That wasn't nice.

Phones are apart of modern society. Right? We as inventory, irregardless of our expected duties and such, were NOT allowed to use our phones even for work-related tasks (such as using it for a calculator, which was NOT a provided instrument which is often needed in this particular field of work).
This wasn't nice.

The benefits are pretty nice, but they take a moment to take effect (such as medical, you have to wait for some time to get into their system if I remember properly). I can't speak on their retirement plans.
This was nice.

There was no advancement whatsoever. Or job security. You could get fired for any number of reasons, and they'll make up the most vague of reasons to do it. "We're letting you go because of your attendance." Yeah, don't be anything more than 5 minutes late to anything, even when the HR manager tells you it's company policy to allow up to 10 minutes.
This wasn't nice.

It was a pretty messed up place to work. It was nice to be segregated from the production line's drama and shenanigans, but we got stuck cleaning up other people's mess. To the point where people should have been either retrained or fired, even within the inventory section.
This wasn't nice.

Management, again, is garbage. Unless you are management. Then it's worse, but you get to swing your peeter around like you own the joint and upper management encourages it. And then, when someone screws up, everyone gets punished. "Team effort, team effort!" No no no. This is not the Army before 2010, we don't do mass punishment. That's how you destroy teams.
This wasn't nice.

Lastly, being told to stop doing my job for fear of someone "losing" their job, when they can't do their job in the first place? I was just doing what I was told. Can't blame me for being the only person to WANT to show up and be proud that I'm a benefit to the organization.

You want my opinion? Keep searching, my friend. There are better work environments out there.

Typical day includes doing food weightloss counseling, consults for membership sales and administrative duties. I learned to multitask and give the best products by listening to member and learning about the products. The management is good. They support employees by offering frequent training and quality control. The best part of my work day are my awesome coworkers then the great members we serve. The hardest part of the job are the many rules and logging of tasks done. The most enjoyable is seeing members lives changed. 


•	Ensure all protocols, processes and operating systems in the areas of membership sales, retention, customer service, and center operations are properly deployed and optimized. 
•	Ensure all accounting procedures are followed and the daily deposit is made.
•	Conduct Weight Loss and Health Profiles with prospective members, assessing and recommending personalized weight loss programs to optimize enrollment of new members. 
•	Conduct weekly member counseling sessions in order to measure progress and review member visits on an as need basis. Ensure members are held to the standards and requirements of their program in order to ensure compliance. 
•	Develop and execute a monthly grass roots marketing plan working with members of the team in order to increase efficiency in execution.
•	Coach staff on performance and professional development, holding all employees to the highest standards of accountability and operational excellence.
•	Champion and implement change in order to further enhance center performance and member service.
•	Implement and foster a culture of customer delight in order to maximize member retention and referrals.
•	Act as a role model for healthy eating habits and maintaining a healthy lifestyle in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the Company.

I have a flexible work schedule, supporting two sites and working from home one day per week. Through my role, I have developed strong public speaking skills by conducting training courses, effectively multitasking, and supporting both distribution and manufacturing operations. I am fortunate to work with a supportive team that encourages growth opportunities, recognition, leadership development, and involvement in company programs and events.

The most enjoyable part of my role is providing excellent customer service and support to my team and employees. I take pride in being a reliable resource and fostering a positive, engaging work environment.

One of the more challenging aspects of my role is overthinking and striving to ensure every detail is precise and delivered at a high standard. While we can sometimes be our own toughest critics, the rewarding outcomes make the effort worthwhile. Additionally, management often operates in a self-sufficient manner, managing multiple responsibilities with limited support, which requires adaptability and resilience.

Throughout my journey with Medifast, I have grown both personally and professionally. The organization has provided valuable opportunities and tools that have allowed me to push beyond my comfort zone and strive for excellence. Another challenge has been adapting to a new culture and earning the trust of leadership and employees. Over time, consistent effort and performance build confidence and trust in one’s capabilities.

If you are taking a job in ANY department besides picking, plan on being "cross-trained" on picking, and then spend either the majority of your time picking, or you get to stay in your department, but have to work a million times harder because most of your team goes back there.
Do not express unhappiness about having your employees go back there if you are a supervisor of any other department, because you will be labeled as not being a team player.  This gives the General Manager the ability to ride you constantly, micromanage your department, and lie/manipulate the system to have you fired.
If you think Human Resources is there to help you, they aren't.  You can make complaints about the GM until you can't talk anymore, and they not only will not help you, but they will help the GM twist the system so you can't do anything about it when she does this to you, even if that HR rep pretends to be your friend for years.
Funny thing: You can be fired for being "unprofessional", but the GM cusses, calls the Transportation Manager an idiot in a meeting, and has said some pretty inappropriate things, but when you get fired, she will tell you to your face that as a supervisor, you are held to a higher standard than regular employees...well, as the GM, shouldn't she be held to an even higher standard?  Every single employee complains about her constantly, to the point that they fail employee surveys, but don't have jokes with your employees, jokes that they did not make any complaints about...you'll get the axe.

I have been working at Medifast for a significant period, and I must say it has been an incredible experience. The management team at Medifast is truly outstanding, providing excellent support and fostering a positive work environment. The pay is competitive and reflective of the hard work put in by employees.

One aspect that truly stands out is the emphasis on work-life balance. Medifast understands the importance of maintaining a healthy equilibrium between professional and personal life, and they actively promote a culture that supports this balance.

Furthermore, Medifast has been incredibly supportive of my educational pursuits. They have provided various opportunities for growth and development, including programs and resources to enhance my skills and knowledge in my field.

One aspect that sets Medifast apart is the sense of belonging and camaraderie within the team. Despite working in a hybrid environment, I have never felt disconnected from my colleagues. The management ensures that all team members feel valued, respected, and like part of a big family.

In conclusion, I highly recommend Medifast as an employer. The exceptional management, competitive pay, strong work-life balance support, and the feeling of being part of a close-knit team make it an ideal workplace.

Working at Medifast has been an incredible experience. The company's mission is deeply impactful, and it’s clear that everyone here genuinely cares about making a difference. It’s refreshing to work for an organization where the mission aligns with my personal values and inspires me every day.

I find the culture is both cohesive and collaborative. From day one, I felt welcomed and supported by my colleagues. Teamwork is taken seriously here—people actively look out for one another and share knowledge generously. Leadership fosters an environment of trust and open communication, which encourages innovation and personal growth.

The company also prioritizes its employees' health, well-being and development, offering opportunities for tracking wellness activities for rewards as well as lots of avenues for learning and mentorship that has aided in my career development. 

Overall, it's nice to be a part of a meaningful mission where I feel a strong sense of community, and where people uplift each other.

Medifast Weight Control Centers has provided an avenue for me to work with clients each and every day that are looking to make a healthy lifestyle change. Not only does the program provide a rapid weight loss for clients to keep them motivated, it allows for one on one session to establish a relationship, which is one of the most rewarding aspect of this job.

Each counselor brings a different area of expertise that we as a team, can use to help each specific client. The work environment is encouraging and fun, as we are all here for the same purpose: to help clients reach their goals in a supportive and healthy way, while also learning from one another. 

There is a great balance of working individually to manage your own clients and retention along with time spent with clients. Your typical day is pretty fast paced at peak times and allows for down time midday. There is a lot of time spent on the phone reaching out to clients as well. 

The company has fair management and always tries to hire from within. Almost all managers and assistant managers started as counselors. 

Working on Saturdays is the hardest aspect of the job, but allows for a day off during the week. There is a bit of a push for sales, but it's all products to help clients be successful.

During the interviewing process, the managers will sell you the pipe dream that this is a Company who supports their employees & offers a vast array of advancement, but once you are there, it doesn't take long to see that they are all talk.

I was advised that mandatory overtime would be only on the last day of the month, but they often scheduled overtime without much notice.  Also, with the location being at the Legg Mason building in downtown Baltimore, unless you work early enough hours & public transportation is an option, you will have to pay for your own parking with no reimbursement from the employer, so in a sense you end up with another monthly bill of a minimum of $225 in order to work there.

There is a huge divide among employees.  When you are told there will be "all hands on deck" scheduling, often times management & other departments leave early, so for the few remaining employees required to stay, it becomes extremely stressful.

The system they use to house calls is not sufficient enough for the amount of calls that come in & during busy times, the callers cannot hear you & vice versa, again, posing a stressful environment. Training is minimal & once out on the floor, you lack the support you need or often feel as if when you have questions that you are being a nuisance.

I I have worked for this company for several years; unfortunately, the once happy, upbeat culture has dissipated into something heinous and unrecognizable. I know every company faces challenges in the communication and organization field, but there are no words for the things I have witnessed- especially in recent months. From the launch of a barely functioning new technology platform to the embarrassing actions and behaviors of some leadership, this company gravely lacks accountability and integrity. Sure our numbers look great, but the employee morale is incredibly low.

On the flip-side, I've had the opportunity to train in many sectors- a typical work day is fast-paced; but there is always something to learn. If you are interested in business functionality, this is a great place to get hands-on experience. The only real enjoyable part of this job is the amazing and talented team I get to work with. 

Moreover, the compensation and benefits are good- but when it comes to your sanity, sometimes money isn’t everything. All in all, this company could stand to use a lesson in leadership, structure and integrity.

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