Great workplace - Community Assistant Elm Spring Employee Review

Great team, beautiful property, work/life balance

have to work some weekends but short shifts

The positive aspects of this job include a good work‑life balance and flexible scheduling, which made it easier to manage personal and professional responsibilities. The office environment is beautiful, the workload is generally manageable and not overly stressful, and the pay felt fair for the duties performed. Employees also receive a two‑week pay bonus at the end of the year, which is a helpful benefit.

In my experience, the work environment often felt unprofessional and uncomfortable due to how certain situations were handled by management. I frequently felt undermined in front of others, which made it difficult to feel respected or supported. There were moments where comments or requests made me feel singled out rather than supported as an employee. For example, I was once asked to change how I communicated in a way that was unrelated to my job responsibilities, which left me feeling uncomfortable. During my pregnancy, there were also remarks made about my personal life that I perceived as inappropriate and dismissive. I also experienced confusion around benefits related to leave and disability coverage. When I tried to ask clarifying questions during a meeting scheduled to address this confusion, the response I received felt abrupt and discouraging, which made it difficult to advocate for myself or fully understand my options. Additionally, feedback was often delivered publicly rather than privately. Minor mistakes or issues were sometimes pointed out in group settings rather than addressed constructively, which contributed to feelings of embarrassment and increased anxiety. I also felt closely monitored, and responsibility for shared issues was sometimes attributed to me, even when multiple employees were involved. Overall, these experiences created an environment where I did not feel valued or psychologically safe. Because of this, I would not recommend this employer to someone seeking a consistently professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace.