Great Benefits/Stock Value over People - Area Manager Hertz Employee Review

3.0
Mar 7, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are great. 4 weeks vacation time in first year Tuition reimbursement Fleet privileges at manager level (no gas, no insurance) Atmosphere is typically fun. Everyone has a good attitude of enjoying their job but being focused on driving results. If you want to be promoted it is completely in your control. Ask for more and do a good job opportunities are endless.

Cons

Often times management is more concerned about how they will look in a situation than how it effects employees lives. Having the opposite attitude has pushed me to the outside. Initiatives change quicker than you can react to them and suddenly management is confused why goals cannot be accomplished. High turnover at entry level with little change to make job more competitive leaves positions open for a long time. Mention this as an issue and you are suddenly considered a weaker manager/leader. Sometimes it can take 7-9 months to fill an entry level spot. Leaving a branch understaffed and stressed during that time. Eventually leading to more turnover.

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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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