Orkin reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,440 total reviews)
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Jerry Gahlhoff | Pat Chrzanowski

53% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Orkin has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,440 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average 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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1.0
Nov 21, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Shorter days is the only perk!

Cons

The boss is the absolute worst boss I’ve ever had in my life. He’s very rude fights with his wife all day in the office and has zero family values told me with a straight face. I should choose my job over my family.

1.0
Nov 19, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I enjoyed working alongside the technicians, who were knowledgeable and hardworking. Learning about the pest control industry was genuinely interesting, and I appreciated the opportunity to visit diverse businesses, assess their needs, and create detailed proposals to provide tailored solutions and close sales

Cons

Constant Issues with Commissions: I had to chase my commissions almost every other paycheck to ensure they were accurate, which was frustrating and time-consuming. Excessive Micromanagement: Despite claims of having the freedom to prospect and generate income in creative ways, management would become frustrated or upset if we didn’t strictly adhere to their rigid guidelines. Lack of Trust in Employees: The micromanagement created a culture where employees felt undermined and unable to make independent decisions. Frequent Staffing and Planning Problems: Chronic understaffing and poor planning made it difficult to manage accounts effectively and meet client expectations. Mixed Messages from Leadership: The lack of consistency in management expectations made it challenging to perform efficiently and maintain confidence in leadership. Pressured to Mislead Clients:I was frequently asked to mislead clients by promising services or solutions we didn’t have the resources to provide, all to avoid losing a sale. This felt unethical and put me in uncomfortable situations

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