Amherst reviews

The company's performance has been declining over the past few years since COVID. The property management team has been performing poorly and inefficiently due to cost-cutting measures and poor decision-making by top management.

There is absolutely no job security. During my time at Amherst, there were at least four or five rounds of layoffs — possibly more. The company brands itself as a startup but repeatedly fails to learn from its own mistakes. It’s a reactive environment, not a proactive one, with decisions driven almost entirely by short-term cost savings, regardless of the long-term consequences. Roles are outsourced quickly and without proper planning, often leading to avoidable disruptions. Some executives show little to no interest in actually leading or supporting their teams — it often felt like they were more concerned with adding another bullet point to their resume than making meaningful contributions. To make matters worse, the severance package offered during layoffs was extremely disappointing. When I raised concerns via email, they were completely dismissed without genuine consideration, reinforcing the impression that people are treated as numbers.