Run from this company! - District Manager Public Storage Employee Review

1.0
Aug 31, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay is okay, decent benefits, bonus & stock if you can survive long enough to see it, not much travel

Cons

AWFUL CULTURE, (and by the way, those gleaming 5* reviews are fake, once you work here, you'll see what I mean. Pool work / Life balance, never a break, managing underpaid, unmotivated employees with no incentive, you truly are a # here, upper management does not care & are just in it for the bonus, poorly maintained facilities, major turn over on DM and hourly employee level, you really are over worked here, plan on never getting quality time off, the hourly employees are miserable, you are a slum lord to the resident managers, mandatory Saturday & Sunday each month On Top of a full work week for 6-7 months out of the year, plan on a 65-70 hour work week, always threatened with losing your job, plan on being maxed out & stressed out, you really have to do everything here / most companies have other employees to do certain things like training & coaching, repairs & maintenance, basic customer service, accounts payable & receivable (this list goes on & on) but here at PS, EVERYTHING falls on the DM lap, and one mistake & you're fired. Nobody seems to be happy, everyone is miserable & bashes this company (I get that every company has this, but it's excessive here) hence the turnover! Don't fall for that "we're growing" BS, they are growing, but people quitting is the REAL problem here. Constantly told what's wrong, but nobody offers to help, there's no development here, it's an electric fence of performance with unrealistic goals. You get little or no support from management or corporate, they all just slam down on the field, and everyone just points fingers & looks for someone to blame, you have no voice here.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

This position offers a great deal of empowerment to hire, train and develop your team and run your business. No day is ever the same and you get to be out from behind a desk engaging with people. The team I have worked with and the leaders I have worked for have challenged me to grow and develop in every step of my journey here.

Cons

There are a lot of competing priorities so the ability the prioritize, make decisions and be flexible is vital to success.

5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Public Storage is a great place to work and grow your career. I’m surrounded by talented leaders who are supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in developing their teams. The company has a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, which creates an environment where employees can succeed and make an impact. What excites me most is that Public Storage is in a significant growth phase. It’s an energizing time to be part of the organization, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful initiatives, take on new challenges, and help shape the future of the business. The company continues to invest in its people, processes, and growth strategy, making it an excellent place for those who are looking to develop professionally while being part of a winning team. If you’re looking for a company with strong leadership, career advancement opportunities, and a clear vision for the future, Public Storage is a fantastic place to be.

Cons

Cons: As Public Storage continues to grow, the pace of the business can be very fast. There are often multiple initiatives, priorities, and opportunities happening simultaneously, which requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly. Success in this environment depends on being able to effectively prioritize, manage competing demands, and stay focused on the highest-impact work. While the pace can be challenging at times, it also creates tremendous opportunities for growth, learning, and career development.

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