Estee Lauder Companies – Overworked and underpaid. Seriously horrible work/life balance. Do not expect to have children (or outside interests, or a dog) and succeed. If 60-70 hour work weeks on a fashion salary sound good to you, then try it. If not, steer clear. | Comparably

Estee Lauder Companies – Overworked and underpaid. Seriously horrible work/life balance. Do not expect to have children (or outside interests, or a dog) and succeed. If 60-70 hour work weeks on a fashion salary sound good to you, then try it. If not, steer clear.

Estee Lauder Companies is a manufacturer and marketer of skincare products, makeup, perfumes and hair care products.  read more
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Overworked and underpaid. Seriously horrible work/life balance. Do not expect to have children (or outside interests, or a dog) and succeed. If 60-70 hour work weeks on a fashion salary sound good to you, then try it. If not, steer clear.

What needs to change to make the company culture better?

Improve work/life balance. Appropriately staff teams. Reduce nepotism.

What did you like most about the interview process?

It was run efficiently and professionally.

What makes you most happy at work?

Small group team working sessions.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

Strategic thinking, globally-minded, excellent experience and knowledge base, friendly and positive.

What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?

Less laser focus on process and achieving milestones. Most time spent in process and/or repetitive meetings. Systems milestones often hold up work that could otherwise proceed in the physical realm, if not for a construct telling teams they must wait until xyz. Create time for thinking and working.

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

Work around the clock on a salary that does not afford a lifestyle to make up for lost personal time - eating all meals out, house cleaner, etc. instead feel in a continual mode of stress and chaos in which it is impossible to keep up with work or home.

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