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American Red Cross

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Worst job I have ever had... Phlebotomist in Dallas, TX - Collections Specialist II/Phlebotomist American Red Cross Employee Review

1.0
Jul 27, 2017
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Pros

The insurance is good I guess. That's it. I am only writing more to meet this "20 word minimum" requirement..

Cons

Everything. This is hands down the WORST job I have ever had. Keep in mind, I've worked retail, waitressing, and other "less-than-desirable" jobs, but working at Red Cross reallyyyyy takes the cake for being the worst. No work-life balance. You will be exhausted and compensated poorly. You will be treated like an idiot by trainers. If you're sick for ONE day during training, you have to start it all over... and training takes 3 months to complete. You'll be expected to drive huge trucks and buses (up to HOURS away) without the proper license because they somehow find legal loopholes around this... The medical equipment is so old and barely functioning. They hire anyone and everyone and some employees think they are actual nurses or practitioners, which is very concerning. This "organization" is so sketchy. If you're thinking about getting a job here, don't. If you've already accepted a job here, RUN.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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