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160 Driving Academy

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Run! - Business Development Manager 160 Driving Academy Employee Review

1.0
13 Jan 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The Good: -Schedule: M-F day stops at 4:30 -Pay: It's ok (but they will do everything possible to avoid paying bonuses)

Cons

The Bad: -Management changes frequently. I had 3 different "managers" in 11 months. Each time they say "we fixed that problem, this new manager is better" -They pass the buck; it's always the last person they fired fault, but now its "fixed" -They can't pay their bills. The trucks are always in the shop and won't get released until 160 will pay the bill. The internet was shut off on my last day with students in the class room because of 4 months of non payment. -They are extremely dependent on students getting funding through government funding. When that funding is frozen (as it was for 4 months in 2024) or when they loose funding sources because they are banned due to non performance because they can't keep trucks running or instructors, (as it was for 6 months in 2024) then enrollments are low and it will be your fault. -They have an outside lender that requires a 680 credit score to get a 7k loan. -Most of the sales appointments will be unemployed looking for a grant. -You are required to sell the program even when you KNOW you can not instruct because you don't have instructors or working trucks. Ultimately, if you want some quick money take the job and get your paycheck while you look for something better. The average BDS last 3-6 months. My location was opened for 2.5 years and there were 3 BDS associates before me and I was there 11 months. Don't expect this to be your new career or an opportunity to make a difference. Don't drink the orange Kool Aid.

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5.0
5 June 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible PTO and sick time 401K match Helping others Great co-workers GREAT support from management. Management generally cares about your success No micro managing

Cons

The cost of medical insurance is outrageous. For me and my daughter, it's about $280 every pay cycle.

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1.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working from home, working Monday through Friday

Cons

Horrible place to work. There is a lot of favoritism in this company; they have employees who have been there for five to six months training new employees. I was with the company for 8 years. Don't waste your time on them; they don't value loyal employees there. The owner does not know half the things that go on in his company.

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