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      Mary Kay

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      3.9

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (1,019 total reviews)

      Ryan Rogers

      73% approve of CEO

      61% positive business outlook

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      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Senior management

      3.3

      Career opportunities

      Mary Kay has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,019 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mary Kay employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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      1K reviews
      2.0
      Oct 7, 2008

      A disappointed consultant.

      Independent senior beauty consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Working for Mary Kay gives you the opportunity to buy products at cost. Which is a wonderful benefit.

      Cons

      The high level of inventory one is pushed to have on hand is financially draining. The pressure put on consultants to meet a certain status within the company is frustrating. The lack of understanding from leadership when there are family reasons you cannot work the business as much is discouraging. Leading is one thing - pushing is another. Becoming a Mary Kay Consultant will be a financial disaster if you do exactly what the leadership tells you to.

      5.0
      Sep 29, 2008

      Mary Kay is the opportunity of a lifetime -- God First, Family Second, Career Third!

      Independent senior beauty consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Mary Kay is an incredible opportunity for both men and women. There is no limit to your earning potential. It is based entirely on how much work you are willing to put into your business. I have an incredible mentor that has been a fantastic help in getting started. Once you have laid a strong foundation to work with, there is nothing to stop you. The people I work with are extremely supportive, and that is something I have never previously experienced in a work environment. Mary Kay is a job to be thankful for. People will always need their cleansers and makeup, even with a down economy.

      Cons

      If you are not a slef-starter and self-promoter, it can be very tough to get started. Honestly, starting your business is the hardest part. There will be good days and bad days, but you have to learn to keep your head up and work through each individual situation. I have hosted classes that have only brought in $50 in sales. On those days, I felt defeated, so I had to remind myself that if I kept working at it, each successive class would get better. As the holidays get closer, I am having to keep a little more inventory (which means more money out of my pocket), but it should yield a higher number of sales.

      5.0
      Sep 25, 2008

      loving the Mary Kay life

      Independent beauty consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I get to work when I choose and how much I choose, which means time for family and friends. PLUS! I get my makeup at cost and can give fun discounts whenever I WANT TO! And I can win prizes and trips and meet lots of fun ladies! What's not to like? Everyone is very helpful and willing to share all their tips and documents and ideas on how to make your career fun and profitable.

      Cons

      Slow periods can be hard when still wanting to keep good inventory. But if you're good with a budget it's very doable especially as that's a good time to run a sale :)

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