Decent Work From Home Gig, Internal Management is Awful - AU Reservations WFH Princess Cruises Employee Review

2.0
Mar 21, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working from home No dress code. Company provided equipment Talking to Aussies Decent ability to transfer to different departments as long as your all important stats are up to par.

Cons

We are expendable and treated as such. Promised benefits during the hiring process were not actually for AU reservations - only north american reps. The "free" cruise doesn't exist - in addition to jumping through all of the company hoops to get the time off and cruise at the same time-you have to pay hundreds in taxes, fees, port expenses, and auto gratuities. Reaching anyone in HR is a joke. Reps located in AK but, on paper out of Seattle, are paid smaller AK wages and not entitled to same benefits. Direct management seems to be promoted based solely on years of service not on actual merit or knowledge. Management's management could NOT care less about us. When we try to address issues, they are ignored or downplayed. If we try to go to a higher authority we are reprimanded. Supervisors focus too much on small, inconsequential metas instead of stats that matter. Employee suggestion options were taken away, our input does not matter unless it benefits the company. AU reps are in this forgotten land where we take the AU calls - but we do not get the benefits that AU reps get. We are located in the States, but do not get the benefits that States reps do. There is a reason we call ourselves Team Red Headed StepChild.

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Princess Cruises Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your many years with Princess Cruises. We are pleased to hear you value the supportive culture, opportunities for growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact both ship and shore. We also appreciate your note regarding travel expectations and recognize that experiences can vary based on individual preferences. Thank you again for your continued contributions and insights.
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Pros

You get to see a lot of different ports; you don't have to worry about food or paying for your room and board. You get to meet varies people from around the world.

Cons

The pay is not the best for people living in the USA. The job is still enjoyable, and the experience is worth it but this is better as a fresh out of high school or college type of role, or in a sense a way to "backpack through Europe" kind of job.

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Princess Cruises Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience with Princess Cruises. We're glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the opportunity to travel, meet people from around the world, and create memorable experiences along the way. We also appreciate your feedback and recognize the hard work and dedication of our shipboard team members. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for being part of the Princess Cruises team.
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