New Wave Executives- Tampa, Florida
"Company" Website: https://newwaveexecutives.com/meet-the-team/
I accepted a position with New Wave Executive as a Community Outreach Coordinator, where I was told I would be coordinating fundraising events for the United Breast Cancer Foundation. The job posting advertised a full-time, on-site position with high weekly earnings, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Unfortunately, my experience did not match those expectations.
After only two days, I chose to leave because I found the work to be both physically and mentally demanding. Contrary to what I expected from the job posting, I was not provided benefits, paid time off, sick leave, or mileage reimbursement for required travel.
The daily schedule consisted of unpaid morning meetings beginning around 9:00 a.m., followed by "field work" from approximately 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. During this time, employees were expected to approach members of the public at various outdoor locations throughout Florida to solicit donations for families affected by breast cancer. In my experience, there were no designated lunch breaks, and basic accommodations such as water, sunscreen, or shade were not provided despite the long hours spent outdoors in the Florida heat.
Employees were also expected to attend multiple evening meetings each week, including on scheduled days off. These meetings focused on reviewing daily performance, and employees were required to take notes and send photos of those notes to their assigned mentor.
Based on my experience, the company appears to recruit heavily from recent college graduates and individuals seeking stable, entry-level careers. Employees were expected to work weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, leaving little opportunity for work-life balance.
Another concern was that the office operated under a different name than the one listed in the job advertisement. The office itself was sparse, and I was told the alternate name was used to keep the focus on the United Breast Cancer Foundation. This raised questions for me about the company's transparency.
I also had concerns about how the business was structured. During my research, I found what appeared to be other offices in different states that seemed to operate in a similar manner under related ownership. While I cannot verify how donated funds are ultimately allocated, the overall operation left me questioning how much of the money raised directly benefits the charitable cause.
This review reflects only my personal experience. I encourage anyone considering a position with this company to thoroughly research the role, ask detailed questions about compensation, benefits, work expectations, and reimbursement policies before accepting an offer.
Your time, physical well-being, and mental health are valuable. If your goal is to support breast cancer patients or work in nonprofit fundraising, there are many organizations that provide a more transparent and supportive work environment.