Lack of management support - Location Manager Hertz Employee Review

1.0
Jul 26, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits package and company vehicle provided.

Cons

The area manager didn't support the managers. The CSRs ran the location, not the managers because the area manager allowed it to happen. The pay seems decent at first, but when you calculate your hours worked divided by your salary, you're making less than the hourly employees who put in 40 hours a week. As a location manager you will work 55-65 hours per week with NO work/life balance. No schedule flexibility and expect to work EVERY weekend for the first five or six years. HR appeared to be concerned but would dismiss any claims as bogus and would not support the managers. It's a shame, as this company could have a great environment at this location if they would get rid of the area manager and hire someone who supports the location managers.

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5.0
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Cons

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2.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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