equipment operator

order picker

material handler

press operator

account manager

Taylor Corporation

It was my first office job and was super excited about working there. Then I found out that there is no training. You literally get thrown in there and if you mess up, they get mad. There is over 12 different computer programs you have to learn (with little training) if it wasn't for the amazing coworkers I had, I would have drowned. Work load is to much for 1 person but, they don't care. Team means nothing when the team is divided by favoritism from managers. 
They put their process of how you complete orders over the satisfaction of the customer in reference to timing and how long it took to get the proper people to place my customer's order when I could have done it myself that same day if the manager would have let me. Then the customer wouldn't have been so angry with the company. They hire you for customer service but in all honesty they act like they don't care about the customer. 
Management is a joke. There was 2 good managers in the whole building and they let 1 go and gave the other one a very small team to work with. Managers cared less when a customer was irate and I needed help figuring out how to fix the issue. Ask 6 times for a meeting to get it figured out and they never would help. Thank God for my coworkers who stepped up! 
Favoritism is a serious problem in that place. Certain coworkers dressed however they wanted. Others got called out for the stupidest things. People were laid off based on who was related to the managers and who vacationed with them. Some sales reps were amazing to work with and others would cuss at you like a dog. You were told they are Taylor employees and also customers, IT DOESNT WORK THAT WAY! It was literally the stupidest thing I had ever heard. 
Since I left, no more panic attacks from stress!



Not a good place of work at all. I mean that as unbiased as it gets. Not meant to be a career, but a pit-stop. You will inherit poor accounts that were placed in a reserve for a reason. Most of your accounts will never contact you or accept a call. Salesforce information is scarce, inaccurate, and irregularly updated. This place is as fake as it gets. No help, no training, very poor management, but they want to feel as if they're doing things. They arrive at this conclusion with a select few achieving 100% ATG, and flashing a new business win (which is really just a re-buy from over 18 months ago or slight change in the solution) every once in awhile. If you're slimy, this culture fits you. If you're lazy, this culture fits you. If you're a "yes man", this culture is for you. 

This complacency will supply you comfort for about 3 months until you've caught on. By this time, you can either feed into the false reality, or stand for unfair treatment & distribution of accounts (because you will be bothered by it). Either way, you will be out in less than a year. Either by your choice or theirs. 

Commission plan changes very often, and is without warning. Customer service is as horrible as they come. You will spend most of your days going back & forth with them. 

This place is a joke. Nepotism & out of office relationships are very real. Again, I mean this in the most clear & accurate way as possible. Nothing but truth. Ask any past employee. There is a reason for everything. 

There are zero training guidelines. There is no manual, no troubleshooting tips, and management themselves have never been trained how to do the job they are  asking you to do. It’s purely on you to memorize and take your own notes if you wanna learn the job. I had to buy my own tools, and notepad for the job even though I asked to be supplied with them. I even had to ask for buttons on the machine to be labeled so I knew what was what. Not to mention the people they will stick you with to “train” you are unfriendly and aren’t willing to teach. 

Management only looks at you as a number and not as a human being. They spend all day in meetings and have a huge disconnect with the production floor.. They ask of you to go 120% with minimum downtime but supply you with broken and outdated equipment which fails you almost daily.

The rest of the place is full of people who’ve been around for 20+ years who watch you like teenagers waiting to tattle on the first thing you do that’s wrong but none of them are willing to help or show you tips that will make your day to day better. 

You won’t fine young people working here because the building is ran with outdated views and values. 

You won’t find sympathy for mental health here either. They will actively make it worse.. 

HR is not helpful and only perpetuates the middle managers being disconnected from the production workers. 

Overall it was a job I wish I never started in the first place as all it did was ruin my mental
health and self worth. 

Recent changes in management and company policies have created a difficult work environment. A typical day is often overwhelming due to unrealistic workload expectations and limited support from leadership. Process changes are frequently implemented without employee input, making it difficult to keep up when everything keeps changing. Leadership decisions have little regard for employee well-being. Communication is often unclear, and feedback is not always welcomed, leading to a culture where employees feel unheard. Workplace culture has become increasingly difficult over the years, with limited flexibility for employees who have successfully worked remotely for years. Recent policy changes, such as abrupt changes to work arrangements, have negatively impacted morale. Employees are expected to meet the same demands with fewer resources, creating unnecessary stress and frustration. The hardest part of the job is dealing with the disconnect between upper management and employees. Concerns about workload, compliance, and ethical business practices are often dismissed rather than addressed. This creates an environment where employees have to make difficult ethical decisions. While there are talented and hardworking employees within the company, the overall experience has declined due to poor leadership decisions and a lack of transparency. 


The leadership at the corporate level is completely disconnected from actual operations. Their policies and business structure often don’t make sense, creating inefficiencies and unnecessary obstacles for employees. Despite lacking the resources to properly support existing customers, the company continues to acquire new ones, stretching the workforce thin and leading to unresolved issues that take far too long to address.

One of the biggest problems is the lack of a structured training program from corporate. Employees at the ground level are left to develop their own systems to meet evolving customer needs, relying heavily on tribal knowledge. When employees leave, that knowledge leaves with them, as there are no standard operating procedures (SOPs) or work instructions in place to ensure continuity.

Additionally, the PTO and attendance policy is vague and confusing, making it difficult for employees to understand their benefits. Compensation is below industry standards, and raises are minimal, some emplyees not receiving an increase at all, leaving employees feeling undervalued and unmotivated.

Overall, the company’s lack of structure, poor leadership, and inadequate support for employees make it a challenging place to work. Until corporate leadership prioritizes operational effectiveness, employee training, and fair compensation, these issues will continue to impact both employees and customers.



Manipulative, dishonest, disorganized, and nepotistic culture.  Leadership rarely communicates.  Many employees are in 'survival mode' - put others down to make themselves look good.

Annual pay raises are minimal (i.e. under 1%).  Benefits are very average at best.  Department training programs really don't exist.

If you are applying for an IT position, keep in mind that there are A LOT of antiquated systems that are undocumented; some aren't even properly managed ("just keep the lights on, somehow...").  Migrations and upgrades only take place if there's some compliance or end of support situation, and it's always a last-minute exercise.  You will also get the opportunity to debug other departments' systems, since they tend to not have the expertise to figure things out themselves.

Staffing is very, very light - you will take on a large number of responsibilities on that aren't in the job description (PM, BA, QA, etc) because 'the resources aren't available'.  To be honest, these roles really never existed in the first place in this organization (don't be fooled!).  I've seen in many cases where the office employees are asked to work in the warehouse because there isn't enough staffing on the floor; it's a regular occurrence.  Be prepared to change your weekend plans and come to work.

There are a few bright spots in this organization, but not enough to make this a fulfilling tenure.

This is the worst paying job I have had since I was a high school lifeguard. If you are lazy and unmotivated and don’t want to grow, this is the place for you. Days suck you can get put at the same machine everyday. If training existed here, I could learn every machine in the plant. I have the best production numbers and because I haven’t been here for twenty years I’m the perfect employee because I’m cheap. This is a dying industry. They print junk mail advertisements and send them to your door. This is a short couple year stop for me until I get my degree but do not get stuck here. The work is easy but it’s dry inside working with paper, it’s boring, and there’s no windows to see sunlight. It’s loud it’s hard to talk to people, you just sit with your own thoughts throughout the day. Direct management has been cool with me, but the higher up management are like monkeys clapping cymbals. We all meet every quarter and they stress numbers, yet don’t want to compensate/adjust from the 1980’s. 3rd shift gets paid way more than 1st, and 1st shift quadruples the numbers they produce. The culture is let’s lay people off during the week because there’s “no work” but then force people to come in that Saturday and Sunday because we have deadlines. I’ve done job jumping for years to increase pay and find what I want to do, this is the worst job I’ve had I’m telling you.

When I was hired: I was hired into a stable company on the track toward major improvements.  With many subsidiaries, the company was working to bring smaller companies together under larger company umbrellas.  I was hired into the analytics team to work on their new business intelligence initiative - bringing the data from all of the subsidiaries together into a single report structure.  I had an incredibly inclusive and supportive leadership team, a tight-knit IT and analytics team, and considered it my dream job.

Now: Last year the CEO laid off half the team and dissolved the analytics team after misunderstandings and budgeting cuts. The CEO stepped down, and the new leadership team is now doing extensive restructuring.  Over the course of the year, lay offs have been numerous, leading to lots of people quitting too.  I have lost all but one of my original team, have been moved within the company twice, and are constantly under the fear of being let go in the next round of lay offs.  Business intelligence does not appear to be valued within budgeting, and there is a lot of conflict and competition within the companies right now.  The culture is currently unstable, and stressful.

I did enjoy most of the people that I worked with, but there were some serious negatives about the company overall.

I can honestly say I've never seen a company trying to survive without providing any reasonable training, hiring competent staff, or investing in decent equipment. I was never trained in my role. I was trained to do a completely different job to help 'fill in' while they searched for a replacement. This training was sitting with a senior member of staff as she explained the job and corrected any mistakes in my work. Awesome lady. Terrible training procedure.

 I stated I didn't want to do the fill in job after a couple months and was basically told so sorry. It was a total bait and switch. I was underpaid as were most people there and the manager was trying to do several jobs. If I could have done mine it would have helped. Instead of hiring someone they just got by. The company is ridiculously cheap. Customers were regularly peeved when production deadlines were missed due to overworked staff and understaffed production floor. After 5 months i walked out on a Friday and never went back. Company is losing money and people. 

Honestly, if you're looking for a job that has a pretty relaxed feel overall, Taylor is a pretty good place to work.  However, I feel like the pay is severely lacking in many departments.  Taking into account the level of knowledge expected, the "trial by fire" training, and the workload, it's hard to recommend Taylor as a place to try and nurture a long-term career.  I obviously can't speak on every department, but from personal experience, there really seems to be a disconnect between the pay that Taylor offers for certain positions, and what would appear to be the average going-rate for the same position within other companies.  Overall, if you're just looking to get experience and move on, then I would absolutely recommend Taylor.  However, if you're trying to start a career, then perhaps look elsewhere (unless you're getting in at a high-level from the start).

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