Pros
If you have a strong work ethic and always want to be challenged, this is a great environment. This company is very selective about who they hire so it would not be accurate to say if someone is lazy that they do not last long -- because the right people tend to be hired in the first place. Berkshire is also in a growth mode where we continue to acquire high end Class A properties, which presents a lot of opportunity for growth and advancement as well. You do have to respect the chain of command here, just as with anywhere -- but senior management is very approachable, mutually respectful and open to feedback. Property Managers also attend an internal Annual Leadership conference in Florida -- it's something everyone looks forward to every year. It's not your typical, cliched corporate conference where everyone is going through the motions and wishes they were somewhere else -- everyone leaves every year feeling appreciated and like we're one family as a company. Anonymous employee surveys are issued every year -- management encourages 100% participation and listens to the feedback. On more than one occasion, I have actually seen survey feedback I have had translated into company policy -- I have never worked for a company, especially of this size, who is so responsive to employee feedback.
Cons
The hours can be long but everyone is treated well and work-life balance is also encouraged. In their own way, management does little things to show that you're appreciated or to encourage work-life balance if you've been working long hours. There is a structured career path on the property management side, less so on the corporate side -- but immense improvements have been made in the last year to create career paths and improve professional development for corporate employees.
