Terrible management from top to bottom - Anonymous employee American Water Employee Review

2.0
Sep 10, 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Make very good money that’s it

Cons

Terrible management, especially upper management. Don’t treat employees with respect but at the same time demand their respect. Terrible decision making from upper management. Management makes it hard for employees to want to come to work.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Great benefits. Affordable health insurance

Cons

Stagnant growth. They only focus on leadership development or licensed trades. Growth is based on friendships. Skills and experience don’t mean much.

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