It was positive overall. - Anonymous employee Miami Employee Review

4.0
Apr 21, 2014
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Pros

The pay rate in municipal government is better than state. Lots of employees will retire soon creating advancement opportunities.

Cons

The morale is on the ground due to the lay offs incurred by the crash of the economy in 2009. There are a lot of overpaid secretary/reception types who are lazy and do not work and stay that way because the unions protect them. This is not productive and can be frustrating.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
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Pros

Working as a Water Safety Instructor was meaningful because I was able to teach an important life skill while helping keep people safe. The team environment was generally positive, and the job gave me solid experience in communication, responsibility, and working with families and children. Scheduling was also fairly manageable for a part time role.

Cons

The job could be physically tiring, especially during long shifts in the heat. Pay and advancement opportunities were somewhat limited, and some days could feel repetitive depending on class schedules and pool activity. At times, staffing and workload could also make shifts more demanding.

3.0
Mar 12, 2026
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Pros

Able to help fellow residents with issues affecting their quality of life.

Cons

Some coworkers are not fully invested in their jobs or performance.

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