Lost Their Way - Branch Manager Hertz Employee Review

1.0
Sep 11, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

A very good benefits program

Cons

Hertz has been teetering on the edge of the financial abyss for a number of years now. Consequently they are driven to do more with less to the point of harming their product and service. They have now reached full corporate entropy, and are unable to see the forest for the trees. It has become all about process with Hertz, as they continually force managers and workers alike to take their eye off the ball for the latest process. They have forgotten what made them iconic. It is the people on the front lines at airport and Local Edition counters who generate the sole source of revenue (rentals), that pay everyone's wages. Every time you take their eyes off that ball with a new process, you hurt revenue and your business.

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5.0
Apr 13, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work in tandem with other professionals in your trade, always had a feeling of "family" working alongside my peers. We come together when times are tough, this is very rewarding,

Cons

The current economic and geopolitical spectrum have been proving a challenge to this industry as a whole, thankfully we are a resilient outfit with the best people at the helm.

2.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It is possible to make a difference if you are determined enough. Many engineers work hard and most try.

Cons

The company has a ton of tech debt that it recognized, but is not being addressed. Management controls the time, scope and so quality is falling. The people they have hired lack fundamentals understanding of software development practices. The company often will make decisions to save small amounts of money with their facilities and tools they give to employees without understanding the opportunity cost that was lost. Overtime is required. You can't work here if you want to have a family or keep your family from hating you. Title inflation is real. Many people are actually performing one level down from their stated title and those that are not are only not failing due to putting in crazy hours. Middle management wont stickup for their people to ensure they are not burning out. They see it happening multiple times in front of them and they do nothing.

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