If you need a job, you could do worse. If you need a career, you could do way better. - Anonymous employee American Tower Employee Review

3.0
24 Apr 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Decent pay Good benefits Comfortable location Friendly coworkers

Cons

It's a gamble whether it will be good to work here based on who your manager is. A few are good, many are bad, and it's a country club. If you complain up the chain, you will be disliked by management and likely see worse performance reviews, and HR is no help at all. Your job will not necessarily be what you're hired for. Your responsibilities won't match the description, and will change without your input or any increase in pay. Negotiation is frowned upon. Management knows best is the mantra. If you push back or give too much feedback, you will be marked as non-compliance and not given promotions or raises. Continue to give too much feedback and they'll find a reason to fire you. Inconsistent management styles. Poor communication between teams and up the chain. Feedback is not wanted by management, but they will tell you that it is. Pay is middling, but raises are also middling and unlikely to be higher than that ever.

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5.0
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Pros

-Competitive Pay Package -Opportunity to Grow - Supportive Management

Cons

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3.0
2 May 2026
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Pros

Overall, it’s not the worst place to work, but there are several shortcomings the company needs to address. The biggest positive is the people — about 95% of the team was great to work with and genuinely trying to do their best for the company and for themselves. The 401(k) match is strong, though it does require several years of employment before fully vesting. The overall benefits package is average — not exceptional, but generally decent.

Cons

Below‑market compensation and less‑than‑desirable annual raises and bonuses. Increases at the time of promotions were often limited due to a lack of employee leverage. Long‑term employees were not brought up to market rates, while new hires frequently came in earning more than those with tenure and proven performance. Subpar HR team — they are focused solely on protecting the company rather than supporting employees. Unfair practices regarding hybrid and remote schedules. Many employees are allowed to work remotely while the company preaches to the rest that remote work is not an option. Even individuals on the same team or within the same department are given different arrangements. Senior staff are often granted privileges that their direct reports are denied. They heavily preach cost‑cutting, yet allow certain teams to be wasteful and fund perks or community engagement events that fall short of their goals and misuse resources.

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