The following apply to my location and may or may not represent other complexes within the MAA company.
1) Pay is pretty lousy, especially considering the amount of work expected out of employees.
2) Hostile working environment. The manager is verbally and emotionally abusive. The manager is extremely hot-headed-- employees tent to avoid the manager due to unexpected outbursts of anger.
3) Middle Management fails to address employee behavior issues or employee concerns. Issues get brushed off as if the issues are a normal part of the job.
4) Employees are not respected.
5) Management fails to provide the proper tools for the job. It's like pulling teeth to get simple items to properly and efficiently do the work they expect.
6) Management and Corporate has no concept of time management regarding how long certain tasks should take. They expect work to be performed at an unrealistic rate, and then reprimand employees when said work is shotty or not completed on time.
7) Misleading/Lie in interviews regarding training/certification reimbursement, promotions, pay raises, job descriptions or working schedules.
8) Communication across the board is absolutely terrible. This is especially difficult when multiple managers are giving contradicting expectations or instructions.
9) There is no training, no guidelines, no expectations given at the beginning of your career. Learning is accomplished by trial and error. (Refer to con #2 to understand why this is extremely stressful in this situation.)
10) Workers are sometimes asked to perform in ways that contradict the company's safety guidelines. (I.E. climbing into dumpsters).
