Enough work to choke a donkey - Location Manager First Student Employee Review

3.0
14 Feb 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Great opportunity to hone your management skills. You can be the guiding light for a lot of people, and really develop some great employees. Some fun annual conferences.

Cons

Sub-standard pay for this level of management, and the benefits are ridiculous. No stability as contracts are bid every three years. Complete intrusion into your day from employees that have nothing better to do. Sub-standard yearly raises. Extremely long hours. Communication from external customers that leaves you scratching your head, "did they just say that?" "What planet are they from?" Infrequent support from the schools on discipline.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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