The worst place I have worked - STAY AWAY! - Anonymous employee Los Altos Employee Review

1.0
4 Apr 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay and benefits are good but not worth all the cons

Cons

Management is corrupt, manipulative, and dishonest. They overwork employees instead of hiring to replace employees they fired. Some of the community members go to the extreme with their emotions (i.e. anger and racism) towards their neighbors and/or city staff. The stories I heard working there are crazy. Terrible work culture

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4.0
28 Nov 2017
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Pros

Great group of employees, the city manager and directors are accessible and generally supportive of their staff, good work environment and city hall is located in an orchard and walking distance to downtown.

Cons

The City's political environment is challenging and the community is very entitled, with many "citizen experts" who routinely second guess staff, the city council is dysfunctional, with no consistency or accountability when it comes to a tough decision.

1.0
27 Aug 2025
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Pros

nada nada nada nada nada

Cons

Extremely demanding workload with little to no recognition. Excessive micromanagement to the point where basic personal needs are discouraged. Management displays erratic and unpredictable behavior. Work environment resembles a toxic, insular culture with concerning dynamics. Very high employee turnover. Team members exhibit jealousy and may fabricate issues to undermine others. Overall team structure is disorganized and lacks effective functionality.

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