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Found 599 of over 632 reviews
3.7
64% Recommend to a Friend
83% Approve of CEO

Found 602 of over 632 reviews

3.7
64%
Recommend to a Friend
83%
Approve of CEO
The AA CEO Jakob Pfaudler (no image)
Jakob Pfaudler
106 Ratings
Pros
  • "Staff are engaged at every level, free breakdown cover (after a year), reasonable pension, employee share plan available (for those brave enough)(in 14 reviews)

  • "great people to work with and multicultural(in 20 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Work life balance is non-existent(in 18 reviews)

  • "Seen as just a number rather than a person(in 10 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Former Employee, more than 8 years

      Nice

      8 Nov 2022 - Accounts Assistant 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people, great energy great manager.

      Cons

      None that I could possibly think of.

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      The AA Response

      Digital Marketing Executive

      Thank you for sharing our positive experience of life at the AA. We wish you every success for the future.

    2. 1.0
      Former Employee

      Toxic enviroment

      8 Feb 2023 - Insurance Advisor 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Remote working Location Hours The chairs were very comfortable

      Cons

      Every time I worked in the office I hated it.there is no atmosphere at all.you could cut the tension with a knife.nobody talks to each other.i hated working in there and dreaded going in.The more senior team members would have no problem shouting,screaming and ridiculing other colleagues.definetly not a place to inspire you to come to work.

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    4. 3.0
      Former Employee, less than 1 year

      Management stuck in their ways

      27 Jan 2023 - Quality Analyst in Dublin, Dublin
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fast-paced environment and time flies.

      Cons

      More flexibility and understanding needed from Supervisor/Manager

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    5. 3.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      N/A

      30 Oct 2022 - Operations in Dublin, Dublin
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Can't think of Much. Good pay scale may be

      Cons

      Everything starting from Top Management.

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      The AA Response

      Digital Marketing Executive

      We’re sorry to receive this review. We are listening to feedback like this to ensure that the AA is a great place to work. Thank you for being open and honest.

    6. 1.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      Call centre sales

      25 Oct 2022 - Sales Associate in Dublin, Dublin
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good colleagues working along side you

      Cons

      Management is extremely toxic and look down on sales staff.

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      The AA Response

      Digital Marketing Executive

      We’re sorry to hear that you didn’t have a good experience with us. We take feedback seriously and work hard to address it to make the AA a great place to work. Thank you for being open and honest, and for your time with us. We wish you every success for the future.

    7. 2.0
      Former Employee, more than 3 years

      Hard to earn money

      1 Sep 2022 - Mechanic/Mobile Tech in Cork
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Can make money on a call out basis but not guaranteed

      Cons

      Hard to earn a decent wage

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      The AA Response

      Digital Marketing Executive

      We’re sorry to receive this review. We are listening to feedback like this to ensure that the AA is a great place to work. Thank you for being open and honest, and for your time with us. We wish you every success for the future.

    8. 2.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      fast paced company

      30 Aug 2022 - Portfolio Manager 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      great people to work with.

      Cons

      to many projects to deliver with limited resources

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      The AA Response

      Digital Marketing Executive

      Thank you for your review. We take feedback seriously and work hard to address it to make the AA a great place to work. Thank you for being open and honest, and for your time with us. We wish you every success for the future.

    9. 3.0
      Current Employee

      Fair employer

      23 Aug 2022 - Mechanic 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good Pay and flexible working hours

      Cons

      Not for me to say

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      The AA Response

      Digital Marketing Executive

      Thank you for your review and comments. There is always room for improvement, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Keep up the great work!

    10. 2.0
      Former Employee

      Bad culture and micro managed

      8 Aug 2022 - Anonymous Employee in Dublin, Dublin
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Team mates were nice and made good friends

      Cons

      Culture was bad and micro managed

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      The AA Response

      Digital Marketing Executive

      We’re sorry to receive this review. We are listening to feedback like this to ensure that the AA is a great place to work. Thank you for being open and honest, and for your time with us. We wish you every success for the future.

    11. 1.0
      Current Employee

      Avoid if you like your free time

      11 Jul 2022 - Central Operations Associate 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great team of colleagues who go beyond their responsibilities to get things over the line

      Cons

      Lack of accountability, effective communication at senior level. Autocratic leadership style with unclear processes.. Lack of compassion for the effort put in by employees

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