This boat is in rough waters and sinking - Individual Contributor MarineMax Employee Review

1.0
10 July 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They pay you market rate but health benefits are bad.

Cons

This is from headquarters: - People come and go. The turnover rate is high and people are fired on a whim. Those admins that were cool and friendly...all of the sudden poof and they're no longer with the company. Nobody talks about what happened. Employees that have been there for 5, 10, or even 20 years were suddenly let go. Sometimes they're replaced with a friend of the family (CEO) or someone with no clue and earning a lot less. - Seems like they're cutting every corner to save a penny. Christmas bonuses are nearly non-existent for regular employees and parties/events are the same. Executives on the other hand go on cruises and get rewarded very well. - Boating industry is very dependent on the economy. When things are bad, things are really bad. When things are good, things get slightly better. - They will constantly give you more work and ask you to work more hours if you are salary but raises are non-existent. - They have the worst health plan in the city and blame Obama for the rising costs that are shared with the employee. Doesn't make much sense.

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5.0
24 Oct 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Management is good, benefits are good, atmosphere / environment is good. Mostly positive in every aspect.

Cons

Pay lower than local market.

3.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong customer relationships and the ability to build trust with clients Fast-paced environment that keeps the job engaging and different every day Opportunity to learn technical knowledge while improving communication and problem-solving skills Good experience for developing multitasking and operational coordination abilities

Cons

High-stress environment during busy seasons or staffing shortages Customers can sometimes have unrealistic expectations regarding timelines and costs Difficult balancing customer satisfaction with technician availability and parts delays Workload can become overwhelming when multiple projects require urgent attention at once Communication gaps between departments occasionally create unnecessary frustration

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