Does Breaking Ground pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Breaking Ground employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Breaking Ground. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Breaking Ground?

31% of Breaking Ground employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Breaking Ground 2.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Breaking Ground?

Housing Advocate (13) , Case Manager (9) , Housing Specialist (4) , Office Manager (4) , Residential Aide (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Assistant Director (3) , Building Director (3) , Manager (3) , Tenant Services Coordinator (3) , Clinical Coordinator (2) , Director (2) , Intake and Eligibility Specialist (2) , Outreach Specialist (2) , Program Director (2)

What are the pros of working at Breaking Ground according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and the ability to do a lot of good" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great coworkers and easy to get overtime" ((in 8 reviews)); "Direct staff is unionized which is great for them" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Breaking Ground according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 16 reviews)); "Low pay for line workers" ((in 15 reviews)); "Cliquish upper management." ((in 9 reviews)); "The downside of working at Common Ground is the low salary for entry level positions." ((in 6 reviews)); "Your manager will NOT care about you." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Breaking Ground locations?

New York , Brooklyn , Bronx , Jamaica , Ozone Park , Bloomfield Hills , Santa Monica , Lathrup Village

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Breaking Ground reviews

2.5

31% would recommend to a friend

(42 total reviews)

Brenda Rosen

20% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Culture & values

2.4

Compensation and benefits

2.1

Work/Life balance

2.0

Senior management

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42 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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2.0

Jan 12, 2026

Lots of Middle Management

Housing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

BG enjoys hiring from within, meaning that once you are employed in any role, it is much easier for you to advance.

Cons

Hierarchical setup makes lots of people middle managers so there are fewer people eligible for unionizing (and more people actively against unionizing). Poor pay for roles considering where they are located. Discourages employees from asking for accommodations. Incompetent management is so far removed from participant-facing staff that many ill-informed decisions are made. Very hard to get hired unless you already know someone there who can vouch for you. COLA is tied to yearly performance review, which is often biased against marginalized staff.

1.0

Jun 5, 2025

An Unprofessional Mess From the Top Down

Rent administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The only real benefit of working here is the insight you gain into how a poorly run organization operates. It can serve as a learning experience in resilience and problem solving, simply because you're forced to navigate disorganization and inefficiency on a regular basis. For some, it may also offer a chance to develop patience and adaptability under pressure, although that comes more from necessity than intention.

Cons

The cons are extensive and deeply rooted in the company’s structure and culture. Systems are outdated, disorganized, and make basic tasks unnecessarily difficult. Payroll and HR frequently make errors and give conflicting information, leaving employees frustrated and unsupported. Raises are limited to small cost of living adjustments, while upper management continues to expand with high paying roles often filled through nepotism rather than qualifications. Leadership is largely disconnected, accountability is nonexistent, and morale is consistently low. There is no support for professional growth, no recognition for hard work, and no genuine investment in employee wellbeing.

3.0

Apr 24, 2025

Good work / Decent Management

Case manager outreach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. Great for gaining office experience.

Cons

Tons of work for very little pay. A lot of data entry Clients that overstep boundaries Tasked with objects that are not on the job description that you might not be comfortable completing. Promotes growth but does not follow through even while being over qualified.

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