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Do Not Work in the Call Center... - Anonymous employee Holland America Line Employee Review

1.0
Sep 22, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The leads and supervisors are overall supportive because they know what a crappy job it is, and they understand what the employees are asked to do. There's good time off (if there's coverage). It's centrally located and I am able to take the bus to work or park in the parking garage if it's a weekend.

Cons

The departments are divided and there's very little communication between departments. If you work in the call center (which is at the Seattle office), you will have to endure people yelling at you on a daily basis. You will have to work weekends and holidays. It is soul-sucking and no one who works in Reservations is happy. It's a very unhealthy atmosphere. I work in a department that has initiated a new program, and everyday, I get to listen to other employees tell me about how awful it is, or yell at me because they aren't getting what they want from the system. Compensation is very low; I've been promised a raise for over 6 months and have yet to see anything go into effect yet. There is no feeling that management cares about the employees below them, and there's no sense of support. I often call in sick because this job makes me physically ill. It's a very high-pressure job, and people will not hesitate to yell at you if they're not completely happy with the product. So you get to basically be a glorified, underpaid punching bag.

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Cons

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Thank you for sharing your experience and your time with Holland America Line. We’re glad to hear you value the remote flexibility, team environment, and travel opportunities. We also appreciate your perspective on career growth, as feedback like this helps inform ongoing conversations around development and advancement opportunities. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you see value in the role. We also appreciate your comments regarding scheduling and compensation, and we continue to review how we support our teams and enhance the overall employee experience. Thank you again for your insights.
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