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Brookfield Zoo Chicago

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Executive Assistant - Anonymous employee Brookfield Zoo Chicago Employee Review

2.0
Oct 7, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The animals and coworkers. We received free passes for family and friends.

Cons

Outdated systems, favoritism towards certain employees, horrible working environment - everyone was on the edge not sure what mood our boss would be in that day. It starts at the top with the CEO and goes all the way through his direct reports. If he doesn't like you, you will be gone. I worked the hardest I have ever worked before and received an unfair wage. We had to work nights and weekends and didn't get any type of compensation - not even a few hours off. They have a no cellphone policy - this means you are not allowed to use your cellphone at all, not even have it on your desk.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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