High pressure, micro-managed enviroment - District General Manager H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
May 5, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Off season is easy. Unlimited PTO if you have a supportive manager.

Cons

Very little on boarding training. Disconnect from corporate to field team, senior leadership out of touch with reality of declining business. Nitpicking, micromanaging, mistrust and lack of planning make a chaotic and negative work environment. Poor pay and confusing draw pay for front line employees. High turnover in all employee groups including retail managers. Many systems and process simply do not work. Unrealistic goals for both client count and revenue goals. Finance projections and analysis more often wrong then right. Antiquated equipment. Tax preparation fees are expensive, and consumer information is not adequality protected. No work life balance in recruiting, training and tax season, but that is only 6-7 months a year. Very high pressure, command management atmosphere.

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Great coworkers in the office

Cons

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5.0
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Pros

If you get in the right office you can have amazing coworkers and can learn so much. You can gain a ton of experience and knowledge if you are willing to work and collaborate with other preparers. Training is robust and is there for you to utilize and work your way up to higher salary. The potential to earn a full years salary working for half the year once trained up to a higher level and build your book of business.

Cons

Communication is often not the best and in the offseason you are off boarded or get reduced salary and only work a day or two a week

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