Would you take a job at a family owned firm like this? Would require a move between major metros in Texas.
Father started the firm 40 years ago, now 20+ employees and family name is well known in their market. He is 70+ years old but still works at least 1/2 days at the company and plans to do so for the foreseeable future. By most accounts the Father is a control freak that runs the company through fear and public reprimand. Turnover is high on the administrative side, but tenure is actually pretty long on the professional side (where I would work). Comments on glassdoor indicate a 'hostile work environment' and very controlling in terms of dress code, when you can take days off, and even regulating bathroom breaks for the administrative employees.
Son is President and effectively runs the company now, but can't escape father's overlord influence on the firm. He seems like a decent guy but admits most of the policies won't change until the father is no longer involved. A former employee warned me to carefully consider the culture and that I would need to 'bite my tongue' often, which is not normally my modus operandi as I come from a military background which can be blunt at times.
I'm trying to take pay out of the equation as the compensation is very good, with great potential for bonuses etc.
So, would you even consider this opportunity? For all I know the Founder/father may remain there for 10+ years.
Father started the firm 40 years ago, now 20+ employees and family name is well known in their market. He is 70+ years old but still works at least 1/2 days at the company and plans to do so for the foreseeable future. By most accounts the Father is a control freak that runs the company through fear and public reprimand. Turnover is high on the administrative side, but tenure is actually pretty long on the professional side (where I would work). Comments on glassdoor indicate a 'hostile work environment' and very controlling in terms of dress code, when you can take days off, and even regulating bathroom breaks for the administrative employees.
Son is President and effectively runs the company now, but can't escape father's overlord influence on the firm. He seems like a decent guy but admits most of the policies won't change until the father is no longer involved. A former employee warned me to carefully consider the culture and that I would need to 'bite my tongue' often, which is not normally my modus operandi as I come from a military background which can be blunt at times.
I'm trying to take pay out of the equation as the compensation is very good, with great potential for bonuses etc.
So, would you even consider this opportunity? For all I know the Founder/father may remain there for 10+ years.