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Mid Island Cabinets

I didnt like working here at all and others will say the same. Although I have years of expereince, am hardworking, and am easy to get along with and always keen to learn more, I wasnt treated well and I, along with other co-workers, did not like being constantly watched wherever we went via cameras, being timed, being yelled at and dealing with an owner and manager with no positive communication skills who had everyone always walking on eggshells and feeling threatened. Very high stress and disorganized place and universal low morale. Lots of big promises but no delivery. Ridiculous benefit package. I was hoping this would be a positive place with great teamwork, but no.  I easily found work elsewhere in the same field in the same Oceanside area for way more money and benefits, great relationshps with the higher-ups and much better treatment over all. Keep in mind that this business sites “free parking” as one of its perks. In truth, parking is free everywhere in Oceanside and their worksite sits on a massive piece of property in the country, so not exactly a perk. 

Good coworkers, great equipment and facilities, good product and lots to learn. Systems are reasonably set-up.

Millwork industry is a tough one. It's easy to lose money via small mistakes, it's tough to get good work, clients are fickle, and construction scheduling does not jive with cabinet scheduling. This breeds companies that are high pressure, fast paced, with cultures that promote blame finding, with managers who are unforgiving of mistakes. Mid island cabinets was not free of those problems, but no shop is. If you complain about these issues; understand it's more systematic of the industry than a company problem.

I would work here again in the future.

Unfortunately, Mid Island Cabinets Parksville is very poorly run & managed and myself and other coworkers always feel undervalued, disrespected, and patronized. Trying to approach management or the owner with a problem is difficult.  Very high turnover rate which says a lot. No bonuses, low wage cap, minimal benefits, no praise....zero incentive to do a great job here. Rumour has it that this business is on the brink of closing for several reasons, so not your best bet if looking for anything long term. As soon as Covid19 is gone, I’ll be looking elsewhere. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
There isn’t anything good about working at MIC. Owners are never there always worried about other things not related to task at hand

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The owner and his un realistic timeline 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
If you like stress! Work here you will gain weight start drinking heavily. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Show up and get yelled at looked down apon from the manager in his tower

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good people to work with. We all work like a team. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Materials that have not arrived and cabinets are ready to go to site.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work enviroment is good but being part of the family is hard when the owners are distant.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
My job particular is very busy and fullfilling. The day flys by

This company has a successful, well made product. However, they are expanding the business rapidly, but without the benefit of mid-management. No showroom managers (they have 3 locations), no HR department, NO TRAINING and making up rules as they go. Don't expect encouragement, support or any structure working for this company. Do expect no training program, no management and forget fair treatment; it DOES NOT exist here.

I gave it my all here but there are many better cabinet and woodworking places to be employed at. I found the owner and management unprofessional and unorganized and promises made were never kept. Lots of “throwing people under the bus” and high school type behavior. Too stressful!  I also saw many WorksafeBC violations that nobody dealt with after bringing it to managements attention.  I enjoy woodwork but working here took away my passion for it.  No thank you. 

I have been working at MIC for almost 2 years now. I find this place a great place to work, the people are great and they all have good attitudes. I have always been told what to do and how to do it in a safe manner. I also like all the over time. They also keep showing me new things that's helping me advance in the shop. I have never seen or even herd of a layoff, so thats awesome job security for me and my family.

I worked at MIC for over 2 years.

I finally quit because I was always coming home stressed out, unhappy & angry.
Best decision I made while working there - was to quit.

Owner and management constantly harass you. Tell you that you are no good and worthless.
There are no raises.
Lots of turn over in staff because of the way they treat people.

There are many jobs and employers out there. 
Value YOURSELF and don't waste your time working at MIC

If you work there for a few days or a few years - constant harassment from management and owner. 
Your job is constantly threatened. 
Harassment and verbal and physical violence is normal there. Co-workers can be just as bad. Arguments are a daily occurrence. 
The management style there is to Intimidate the staff. 
Constant bullying.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Design consultant 3 salaries reported	$80,000 per year
Mill worker 1 salary reported	$25.50 per hour
Assembler 2 salaries reported	$24.50 per hour
Installer 3 salaries reported	$92,500 per year
Installation technician 6 salaries reported	$80,000 per year

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