City of Abbotsford
City of Abbotsford Employee Review
22 year decline in morale
Planning staff (Former Employee) - Abbotsford, BC - 23 November 2021
The City of Abbotsford was a bright, progressive, decent place to work... but over the years nepotism, draconian practices, and punitive measures crept in. More and more staff disappeared for the slightest of reasons, and were replaced by favor to friends and relatives of Council and senior staff. HR went through several iterations, further destabilizing the atmosphere.
Pros
Flex time, fitness passes in exchange for OT, as an option. Lunch and learns.
Cons
Sponsored education must be linked to job you have, instead of your future goals as it used to be, exempt staff work excessive hours and are pressured against their conscience to demean subordinates.
Ratings by category
4.0 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance
3.0 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits
3.0 out of 5 stars for Job security/advancement
3.0 out of 5 stars for Management
3.0 out of 5 stars for Culture
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Pros
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Cons
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Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Former Employee) - Abbotsford, BC - 10 April 2023
Only problem was pay, lowest among the surrounding cities. Work can be tiring as you might be teaching lessons for hours on end. Guarding shifts are boring af
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