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Almstead Tree Company

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Chaotic workplace - Administrative Assistant Almstead Tree Company Employee Review

2.0
9 Apr 2024
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Pros

they gave us all bagels on Fridays

Cons

Almstead is owned and run by two brothers, who inherited the business from their father. These two men did not build the company, but they are doing a fine job running it into the ground. They give their employees conflicting information because they refuse to communicate, and when there's confusion, they blame it on their employees. They don't bother to train people, then reprimand new employees for making mistakes. They expect you to have a degree, but won't pay you more than $18 an hour. You're supposed to be there for 8.5 hours a day because "this is an 8 hour a day position" except your lunch break is unpaid/ doesn't count. Overall, management does not respect or value their employees in the slightest, which is why it's extremely hard to find anyone who's been there more than a year and a half or so.

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5.0
21 July 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You are a person and an asset, not just an employee. Great room for growth if you work hard and care. PTO, 401k, health care, overtime, Turkey at Thanksgiving, yearly family picnic, holiday party, holiday bonuses for management AND field employees. advancement if desired and you care. 1964- present, the company has maintained, grown, and thrived by the dedication of good employees. The Almstead’s know this, and reciprocate their thanks…more than appropriately. Very happy Employee, from my inception in the industry(2003) , to date. They have educated me and allowed me to grow, and to support my family. Thou I have had MANY offers, I am still here, loving my job, after almost 20 years.

Cons

No job is 100% perfect. (Don’t kidd yourself) It’s a job, and adapting and overcoming normal day to day issues is what makes a valuable employee. The company takes care of of the people who work for them, and “more than” appreciate the people who keep their family business thriving. There are no meaningful “cons” that I can share, or matter, at the end of the day.

3.0
26 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros

working outside, meeting interesting people, traveling around the area, learning a lot about tree health and tree care

Cons

very early start times, very labor-intensive, insufficient training, and overly focused on profits/money

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