Orkin reviews

3.1

42% would recommend to a friend

(1,437 total reviews)
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Jerry Gahlhoff | Pat Chrzanowski

58% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Orkin has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,437 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Orkin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews
2.0
Jan 27, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great week long training in Atlanta. Much on the job training and continuous support from branch manager, who can make your experience good or horrible. Company vehicle and gas card.

Cons

Long hours. Been working 55+ hours per week Mon - Sat because we are below projected sales. When slow time of the year (Nov - Feb) thay want you working extra hours to pull sales. During the peak season, they view "time as money" and want you out there taking advantage of it. I suppose this is one major reason for the high turnover. They also do a poor job of getting you leads in the slow season. I was handed one maybe two a week. You have to call yourself and set up the remaining 25+ appointments yourself. The pay could be very good but when adjusted to a 40 hour week, it comes out to ~$25K a year. If you have no family or social life and are willing to be married to a job, this is for you.

2.0
Jan 18, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Job flexibility. They allow you to work from home part of the week. Leads are called in to the office & provided to you.

Cons

Poor management. Sales manager was not qualified to lead a sales staff. Provided little support or inspiration. Very poor pay.

3.0
Oct 12, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay check. Job security. Good people.

Cons

Insurance is lacking. Very, very long hours. They expect you to get all your services done, even the ones that have canceled and do not have money for it. Did I mention the long hours.

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