Favortism and Nepotism rule the roost - Major Accounts GEO District Manager ADP Employee Review

1.0
Oct 20, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Looks good on a resume.

Cons

Ironically, after they research your last ten years with a fine tooth comb in order to get the job, they treat you like you're right out of college no matter your background or experience. I was put in a territory that historically underperformed, but six months after proving to my management that the territory had great potential (finished the year at 176% to plan), I was then put on a bench and a croony (who was under 90 day notice in another division) was given the territory. They then took away my car and phone allowance. As a GEO DM, I should have gotten a company car, but was denied. One week after the croony started he got a company car. The favortism is so in your face its sickening, but they act and talk like everyone has a level playing field-- which the place insane. If you dont have a relative or someone you know within the company pull you in, and you're over 40, my advice is NOT TO APPLY. You will be over before it begins, and if like me you succeed in spite of their restrictions they will put you on a bench.

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