Gensler reviews

Compensation is by far the most common complaint. Bonuses are twice a year and Gensler does offer a chunk of your salary in an ESOP, which you can receive after five years with the firm. I understand why so many can't stick it out that long though. For marketing, growth potential is also a concern. Even our most senior staff are doing the same work seven years later, so people tend to burn out. There are always talks to create more strategic positions within the department, but we've been losing people to compensation before we can get there. The occasional long night or weekend work is typical among design firms, but work/life balance is also a challenge. I especially felt bad for my co-workers with kids who were trying to juggle.

Everything you can expect from a corporation: They will work you. They will find your strengths and pigeon hole you to it. A lot of propaganda about being a one FIRM firm and how you need to contribute to the business. Pay only becomes competitive when you slave away with overtime, which you actually get compensated for. Not only do you have to work hard to show that you want new learning experiences and opportunities, but you have to politically snake your way into it. A designer is a designer and a job captain is a documentation grunt. An inspiring place for interns and a cozy nest for settled in seniors. Everyone in between will have to climb the corporate ladder and play their games.