Toxic Positivity Culture wrapped in Trauma - First Year Americorps Member City Year Employee Review

3.0
Jan 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The kids? Amazing. I miss them every day. They made it almost worth it. My partner teacher was also super supportive.

Cons

The culture. Nothing was ever allowed to just be a bad situation. Criticism flowed freely without actionable steps toward improvement. The pay was legitimately not City Year's fault, it's an Americorps position paid via government stipend, but that shouldn't be poverty wages. I was depressed the entire year.

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5.0
Apr 13, 2026
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Pros

Well-organized/structured Transportation, healthcare, and AmeriCorps benefits Lots of teambuilding

Cons

Long days Uniforms A lot of professional development

1.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

networking was a major benefit

Cons

Adjusting to their "work culture"

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