Worst company to work for. - General Manager Vista Host Employee Review

1.0
Jul 23, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You will literally leave that place thinking you can take on the world after what they put you though.

Cons

Everything. Everything. Senior management. Poor structure. Shady. Backstabbing. They focus on stupid things like shaking hands and getting donations to “save children’s lives” when in reality all they care about with that dumb St. Jude’s thing is saving on labor. They don’t see that they’re helping “save children’s lives” but they’re hurting the lives of their most hard working employees, the housekeeping staff, by essentially taking food off their table and THEIR KIDS table. There is absolutely no structure and everyone in senior management has ten jobs so the follow up is terrible. They’ll hire anyone to just fill in roles so the VPs don’t have to go fill in. One of their GMs sells cocaine and gets to work high on cocaine all the time and there is absolutely nothing they do. They coincidentally don’t drug test her. There is no clarity and they’ll get on you for not doing something or doing something wrong but then you’ll talk to another GM and they tell you how they haven’t done that same thing they got on you for in years. It’s literally ran like a high school. They totally overwork you and pay you so little.

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5.0
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Cons

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3.0
Nov 16, 2025
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Recommend
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Pros

Hands-on ownership and executive team: Upper management is very engaged and visible, which makes it easy to feel connected to the company’s direction and values. Strong community involvement: There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and participate in community-focused initiatives, which adds a meaningful dimension to the workplace experience. Supportive sales team: The sales team is truly wonderful, collaborative, upbeat, and always willing to help. Working alongside them is one of the highlights.

Cons

No 401(k) contribution: While a plan is offered, the lack of employer contribution is a significant downside compared to industry standards. Minimal annual raises: Yearly increases are typically just a little over 2%, which doesn’t reflect performance or growing responsibilities. Meeting overload: There are too many meetings and reports, which often feel repetitive and take time away from core responsibilities. Sales vs. Operations divide: The experience differs dramatically depending on the department. Sales and Operations function almost like separate companies, with noticeable differences in support, communication, and treatment. Low pay for the workload: Compensation does not match the level of responsibility or expectations placed on employees, especially in operations.

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Vista Host Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Vista Host. We’re glad to hear that you found value in our hands-on leadership approach, our commitment to community involvement, and the support you received from the sales team. These are areas we take pride in, and it’s encouraging to know they had a positive impact on your time with us. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the challenges you encountered. Your comments regarding compensation, workload, meeting structure, and the differences between Sales and Operations are important to us. We recognize that these are meaningful areas of opportunity, and we are actively evaluating how we can strengthen alignment across departments, streamline processes, and ensure our teams feel supported and valued. Employee feedback—both positive and constructive—plays a vital role in shaping our ongoing efforts to improve the work experience at Vista Host. We remain committed to fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and fairness, and your insights help guide that work. Thank you again for sharing your perspective, and we wish you the very best in your future endeavors. — Vista Host Management
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