Not for competent, intelligent professionals, unless you just want to wear your PJ's and slippers to work.
Pros
The ability to work from home is a huge perk and the benefits are great, especially the paid time off. There are many nice people working there who really care about what they do.
Cons
Oh, where to begin? Let's start with the fact that the communication from management is abysmal. Employees are often left up to their own devices to figure out what they are supposed to do. They burn people out with long hours and 24/7 work weeks. Instructors for the most part seem to genuinely care for their students but are subjected to ever-changing quotas, rules, and programs that make it hard to focus on the kids. Staff members are required to participate in at least 2 community events to promote the school each year because not enough people were willing to do it otherwise. Favoritism and cronyism are rampant here as are inefficiency and waste. The Peter Principle is in full force with many people in leadership positions that haven't a clue on how to manage or lead. FLVS has had a monopoly in Florida since the beginning and now that competition is moving into the state, I think those at the top are scared. The executive team does not want to hear anything except how great the school is and most of them seem to be out to collect awards, travel to conferences, and create jobs for their friends and family. If FLVS was not funded by tax payers and had to operate like a real business, I don't think this organization would survive. I truly think that if not for the ability to work from home with flexible hours, turnover would be much higher. At least the competent ones would move on, based on comments I have heard. I hope other teachers won't make the same mistake I did, or will at least go into it with eyes open and mouth shut. Looking forward to having my summers off again and returning to a normal workplace in the fall.
