American Red Cross reviews

Misleading new employees about the expected work hours. For example, when they hire you they tell you that you will be working four 10-hour shifts a week. However, because the pay period begins on a Saturday you actually work 6 DAYS a week, every other week when you have to work weekends. Not to mention, it's closer to 12-hour shifts than 10-hour shifts. Beware if you have children or other obligations. No PTO to test for COVID-19 or to quarantine even when the exposure is a confirmed work exposure Mandatory COVID vaccines despite the risks involved and the fact that it is a mandate and not a law Long hours (they tell you you're going to be working four 10-hour shifts when in reality every other week you work six 12-hours shifts) No upward mobility especially if you are not a white female No local Human Resources so be prepared for stoic messages from the virtual HR chat feature Paying for a union with no union representative or liaison when an issue arises Pep talks and empty promises from management when you address your concerns No PTO to test for COVID-19 or to quarantine even when the exposure is a confirmed work exposure

Pay and expectations. My geographic area of responsibility was almost tripled and I didn't get a pay raise. Not only that, but because it was considered a "new" position, and I didn't have it for long enough, I didn't qualify for consideration of a merit raise. When I met or exceeded goals, I got a "thank you" and then doubled goals the following year - again with no real pay raise or official recognition. When you've got cognitive dissonance, you create a story to explain/justify your irrational situation to yourself. I can't remember how many times I told myself that the low pay was worth it because I was making a difference. I think the organization takes advantage of people with that mindset. It doesn't have to be so bad.