always cutting costs - Alarm Technician ADT Employee Review

1.0
25 Jan 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I liked most of the employees I've worked with, and I like providing security to families. There's a 401(k) matched by the company, and pretty good benefits.

Cons

You can only advance if you're willing to put in a lot of hours. I'm talking 12+ hours a day as a technician. there's an extremely high turnover, so you don't get the support you need as a field technician. New hires on dispatch are a joke and don't understand the business. Managers don't provide enough training for complex installs and so you have to solve all your own problems via trial and error.

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

I've worked for the company for 40+ years, I'm treated with respect and my efforts are recognized by my Director and other ADT leaders. They give me the autonomy to manage my department and value my experience and insight. They offer a solid benefits package. ADT leads by example with their cultural markers and ensures that rules and laws are followed. I love the collaboration I have with our other departments.

Cons

Obviously, we all want more money, especially given the prices of everything, it's always nice to make more money, but I've checked the compensation and benefits in similar positions outside of ADT and I feel ADT is paying a fair wage and when I factor in the benefits package, they are above average in overall compensation.

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