cad drafter

crew supervisor

accounting clerk

administrative assistant

accounts receivable clerk

Strand Systems Engineering Inc.

The turnover rate is ridiculously too high. People come and go as if this is like a seasonal, retail store. They tightened the work culture by taking away phones, music, and constantly remind you every day that they monitor your work computer. Management does not train or support you. When something goes wrong, you are the first to blame, and never the manager. It's up to you to figure everything out.

Owner and director have zero empathy or sympathy. They provided zero safe-guards during the pandemic. Every department but accounting were able to work remotely. When forced to train new people during the pandemic (the only reason why accounting couldn't work from home), they provided no safety guidelines or gear, and instead pushed it onto you. Sorry, but my health is more important than your sick greed. I won't risk my life or others because you can't adapt which is why I left. I left to protect my health, my family's life, my co-worker's health, and my community's health. Never once did they say, "we care." They don't care about you or anyone but their bottom line. By the way, their health benefits are a huge joke with an extremely high deductible.

There is absolutely no communication or collaboration. You are not allowed to communicate or visit a co-worker's desk before 11 AM. That is their so-called "quiet, personal time" policy. There are no raises, no performance reviews, and no upward mobility. Everyone who is a manger have been there for 10+ years because they are somehow ultra-loyal to the owner which means no promotions for anyone. 

They do not respect you. They treat you like an animal. They will absolutely make you feel like you and your performance are worthless and that you, in return, should be extremely grateful to them. They will disrespect you and be rude to your face freely without care. If you talk back, you are a target. If you are too much for them to handle, you will be fired.

If you attempt to defend yourself or speak up, it will bite you back in return. They will create fake excuses to try to intimidate you. Don't bother thinking you can change them or their systems. They have been operating with an iron first for the past decade or so. You will get dumped with a big workload and have high pressure and stress to deliver everything within 8 hours with no appreciation or raises. You are literally their slave.

The pay is terrible. Do not settle for this job. They will hire anyone off the street with no skill set and no background check. If you must accept (please don't), just know that it's not your fault. You did nothing wrong. Don't let them get to you. Don't let them make you think it's all on you; it's on them. Problems and mistakes repeat over and over and over. They don't care if people come and go. You are just a number to them.  I'm glad I'm free! 

P.S. Nepotism is the reason why all senior personnel are leaving. It's a dying company; jump ship to save yourself before you drown.

The turnover rate is ridiculously too high. People come and go as if this is like a seasonal, retail store. They tightened the work culture by taking away phones, music, and constantly remind you every day that they monitor your work computer. Management does not train or support you. When something goes wrong, you are the first to blame, and never the manager. It's up to you to figure everything out.

Owner and director have zero empathy or sympathy. They provided zero safe-guards during the pandemic. Every department but accounting were able to work remotely. When forced to train new people during the pandemic (the only reason why accounting couldn't work from home), they provided no safety guidelines or gear, and instead pushed it onto you. Sorry, but my health is more important than your sick greed. I won't risk my life or others because you can't adapt. Never once did they say, "we care." They don't care about you or anyone but their bottom line. By the way, their health benefits are a huge joke with an extremely high deductible.

There is absolutely no communication or collaboration. You are not allowed to communicate or visit a co-worker's desk before 11 AM. That is their so-called "quiet, personal time" policy. There are no raises, no performance reviews, and no upward mobility. Everyone who is a manger have been there for 10+ years because they are somehow ultra-loyal to the owner which means no promotions for anyone. 

They do not respect you. They treat you like an animal. They will absolutely make you feel like you and your performance are worthless and that you, in return, should be extremely grateful to them. They will disrespect you and be rude to your face freely without care. If you talk back, you are a target. If you are too much for them to handle, you will be fired.

If you attempt to defend yourself or speak up, it will bite you back in return. They will create fake excuses to try to intimidate you. Don't bother thinking you can change them or their systems. They have been operating with an iron first for the past decade or so. You will get dumped with a big workload and have high pressure and stress to deliver everything within 8 hours with no appreciation or raises. You are literally their slave.

The pay is terrible. Do not settle for this job. They will hire anyone off the street with no skill set and no background check. If you must accept (please don't), just know that it's not your fault. You did nothing wrong. Don't let them get to you. Don't let them make you think it's all on you; it's on them. Problems and mistakes repeat over and over and over. They don't care if people come and go. You are just a number to them.  I'm glad I'm free! 

P.S. Nepotism is the reason why all senior personnel are leaving. It's a dying company; jump ship to save yourself before you drown.

I worked in the Plot Plans department as a Drafter and Reviewer, where I was part of a highly collaborative and cohesive team. The leadership consistently focused on finding ways to improve our efficiency and create a positive work environment. When I joined, I had no prior CAD experience, but the training provided was comprehensive and equipped me to quickly get up to speed with the rest of the team.

One of the standout benefits of the position was the ability to work from home, along with some flexibility in scheduling. Overtime was occasionally offered but never mandatory, allowing me to manage my time effectively. My only area of concern was the compensation, which I feel falls below the industry standard. However, as many others have noted, this is an excellent opportunity for those in need of a job, and it’s a valuable place to develop CAD skills that could be leveraged in future roles.

The company also provides opportunities for growth and advancement, particularly for those who demonstrate strong performance. The office environment is supportive, with ample resources to help employees succeed. I had the chance to build a solid network of colleagues and forge lasting friendships.

This role is ideal for someone working toward other goals, or those looking to gain experience while managing multiple commitments. During my time, I also worked a part-time job to supplement my income, and the company was supportive of that. There are opportunities to explore different departments once you’ve gained proficiency in your own.

Overall, I found my experience here to be valuable, both professionally and personally. I’m grateful for the knowledge I gained and the connections I made during my time with the company.

i started working here with so much hope i would finally be able to break into a nice job. was i wrong.... first, they micromanage you like crazy, go to the restroom? why were you gone for this time? they look at everything you do from how many times you used your mouse to what did you type. it gets dragged out because sometimes you dont get any work for like a month so you have to pretend youre doing something at all times. for our christmas party we got  a pizza party and it was dry and cold. our bonuses? like one day of work. but upper management gets to go on vacations. yay. if you dont know anyone in upper management they treat you very poorly like its a nuisance that you work here. i went almost three years without speaking to my manager but the one time i made a mistake it was blown out of proportion. 

you get no promotions, no pay increase, vacation time yes but you have to accumalate it. two weeks out the year and you dont even know if you will be able to take your vacation until that same day you have to leave. i learned some stuff yea, but not enough for me to know as much as those who were favorited. i have several degrees and the only people who get promoted are those who know someone on the low. 

health insurance is bad, you have to spend like $4000 before they cover anything. they do lie to you a lot about benefits and pay so be warned, everything is sugar coated. and if you dont want to go to their pizza parties then you willl get fired. At Strand you’re just another number, they really don’t care about you. 

The company's main focus is on production. If you are married, have children or wish to work a normal work schedule, forget it. If you want to get into the industry and learn, do so, then leave after a year or so and find a company that values good employees and good work/life balance; if you wish to keep your sanity and/or your relationships intact. There is no limit to their demands. The benefits are nothing like they used to be. When the "new" owners took over, employees became liabilities, not assets. Bonuses and salaries were reduced dramatically and the culture of the company was changed from a laid back family atmosphere to a place where just going to the restroom could open you up to scrutiny. Am I a bitter employee? No...I am just young and stupid, I chalk it up to a learning experience and a waste of a few years of my life, but that will change soon I am hoping. I hope you don't make the same mistake I did. If you choose to work there, take advantage of them any way you can, then leave because that is what they will do to you if you let them.

Just don’t work here!!!!! This is a terrible working place. This is not an architecture firm. This place is where they use people as a tool. They can hire people with no education. If you has a degree, don’t end up here. They don’t care about the people. The only thing they care is getting tiny houses done. Really bad management. The leaders don’t even know how to say Happy Holidays, Happy New Year or Merry Christmas. They even post nonsense GIF in the group chat to show their sense of humor but it’s not funny and not professional. Lack of humanity. I had worked here for more than a year and I totally regretted it. Waste of my life. Waste of my profession. You must work at different firms to realize how terrible this place is. It is ok for third world country people just come to the US or people who don’t have a degree to work here. Everyday working here is a nightmare. My new job pays double. Are you kidding me? They lied and used me last entire year. Oh and they sell T shirts while other companies give away t-shirts to their employees. Unacceptable!!!!!!!!!… Speechless….

I worked in the Architecture department for 3 months. Upon hiring I was promised two things: extensive training and Revit only work. The first week there I was given a multi-family multi-floor house and told to complete 3d modeling and blueprints by the end of the week. Once a day for an hour someone would train me in hotkeys and procedures allocating for a total of 5 hours of training. 

Week two I was given AutoCAD work and spent the next three days trying to get co-workers to help me with simple filters because management wasn't trained in the software. The next two months were grueling work weeks - we were constantly told everything would get better once the office moved and new technology was put into place, but the move date kept getting pushed back. 

The day before the move half of the department, myself included, were fired without reason. This is the second time they have changed their name and moved locations in an effort to start a clean slate and erase their bad reputation.

Management at Strand is the worst I have ever seen in the corporate world. They literally do not care about the employees and their turnover rates prove that. I was in IT and handled new hire and termination tickets. My first week there they fired my manager that just hired me as well as 8 others. Those were pretty average numbers for the summer. The average employee at Strand is looking for another job because there is no feeling of job safety whatsoever. The attitude of management is that Strand is meant to be a “stepping stone” to a career someplace else. And they treat people as disposable. They pay is less than industry average for every department in the building and if you don’t like it, they will suggest you find another job or they will simply let you go. They fired 22 people in one day. That’s who Strand is.

Firstly, I have noticed that your leadership style involves micromanaging the team. While I understand that you have good intentions and want to ensure that everything is done correctly, it can often have the opposite effect. It creates an environment of mistrust and frustration, as team members feel like they are not trusted to complete their work effectively. Additionally, it takes away from our ability to take initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.

Secondly, I have noticed that there have been some issues with communication and direction within the team. It feels like we are often working towards different goals or unsure of what the priorities are. This has led to some confusion and duplication of effort, which has been frustrating for everyone involved.

Overall, I believe that the current management approach is not serving the team well, and it is impacting our ability to perform at our best. I

I was in the account receivable’s department, first off pay is somewhat okay but not entirely, but I should warn you right now if you get hired I would definitely rethink it,  the operations manager is going to be micromanaging you, watching everything that you’re doing making sure you’re going to the bathroom for only five minutes. Monitoring your computer screen. Basically it’s like walking into a daycare center because they’re gonna be watching you through the cameras through the computers, making sure that you’re at your work desk 24/7. The expect you at your seat all the time, no bonuses, no pay increase, if you enjoy being micromanaged, then go for it and apply. if you enjoy being micromanaged, then go for it and apply if you want to be treated like an adult then please beware. Worst part is people talk there… about you… makes up lies… no joke. Stay clear from this place. 

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