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San Francisco Opera

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Wonderful company, terrible leadership - Anonymous employee San Francisco Opera Employee Review

3.0
Jan 29, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Indecisive decision-making and poor communication at the top leads to a lack of clarity around company priorities and siloed departments. People feel burnt out and underappreciated. The level of excellence on stage is not seen in the administration.

Cons

Being part of a company that creates beautiful art at a world-class level, and working with extremely talented craftspeople, musicians, and artisans.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The people at San Francisco Opera, the love of the art, the dedication to the mission and the honest sense of caring for others is really rare. The caring and openess from the Board President all the way down to the colleague sitting next you is just not something you will find at most companies. Our General Director is genuinely one of the nicest and most competent and credible manager I've ever worked for. And, please, don't think for a minute that management or leadership asked me provide this rating. I genuinely like working at this company!

Cons

Other than normal office politics (which is anywhere), I know I am supposed to add something here ... but there is just nothing to offer in the way of "cons".

3.0
Jan 19, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great access to beautiful art; great retirement benefits

Cons

Low salaries; revolving door- Folks come and go often

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