Worst Company I’ve Ever Worked For
Pros
• The coworkers are great — hardworking people who truly understand the struggles of the job, which makes it easier to come together as a team. • The pay is slightly higher than most blood banks. • Mileage is reimbursed. • During training, meals and hotel costs are covered. • If travel is required, you’re able to clock out once you leave your house.
Cons
The schedule is extremely inconsistent and frequently changes without warning. The district covers Lexington, SC, Augusta, GA, and Evans, GA, which often means long drives and working 2–5 hours over your scheduled time. It’s highly inconvenient and draining. They also require monthly meetings outside of regular work hours and expect you to attend in uniform. New rules and policies are sent by email almost daily, yet they aren’t reflected in the official handbook. The job is chronically short-staffed, which leaves employees overworked and underpaid. It’s worth noting that nearly everyone currently working here started this year, which is very telling. There are “flex shifts” where you can be called in unexpectedly, but this is not documented anywhere in the handbook. Management lacks leadership skills and often communicates poorly, especially during chaotic times. Breaks and lunches are sometimes skipped altogether, which is not only unfair but also illegal. Training requires about three months of travel to Greenville, SC, and surrounding areas, which is another major inconvenience. Recognition and appreciation are rare; instead, there is constant criticism and negative feedback. Despite the promises, full 40-hour weeks are rare, with most schedules landing around 25–32 hours. They also expect employees to take on team leader responsibilities without providing any training. On top of that, supervisors and managers are often little to no help. When the team is already short-staffed, you’re still expected to handle busywork like calling 25 donors a day, tracking which donors refuse certain machines or platelet donations, and turning in paperwork. These tasks are nearly impossible to complete during your shift, which often forces you to stay 3–4 hours after work just to catch up. This is treated as normal, but it isn’t right. Overall, this workplace operates more like a disorganized mom-and-pop business than a professional company.
