Pros
As an Operations Manager at Hertz, one of the best perks is the use of a company car, which you can switch every six days. The benefit includes gas and insurance, which is a great advantage. The company also offers good health benefits, though they can be expensive. Over time, you can build seniority, which plays a key role in job security and benefits. Vacation time and other aspects of your employment are determined by your level of seniority, making longevity with the company valuable. Additionally, the shifts are horrible; you will never have weekends off. The leaders do not care to switch weekends to help the Operations Manager balance their family life.
Cons
There is a lack of effective management, at least within Operations. There’s no structured coaching, and you’re expected to learn on the go. The training is inadequate; they only teach you enough to complete the required reports, and nothing more. Later, supervisors may blame you for not doing more, even though you were never trained beyond the basics. The union presents challenges as well; it's difficult to hold underperforming employees accountable due to the lengthy and strict termination process. Promotion opportunities are limited and can take many years—unless you're lucky and a restructuring happens, opening a spot that you happen to fall into, as was the case recently at my location. Unfortunately, promotions aren’t based on performance or effort. Instead, they seem to depend on personal connections or how well you perform in the interview. Leadership should prioritize promoting individuals who truly excel in Operations. If you ask me what I gained from working under Hertz's leadership, my honest answer is: nothing. I simply carried out the instructions I was given, without meaningful growth or leadership development.