Residential Counselor - Anonymous employee May Institute Employee Review

1.0
9 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The work is definitely rewarding, but the pay and the amount of harm that can come to you is definitely not worth it.

Cons

Can get hurt. high stress situations almost all of the time, poor training and upper management does not have your back when you need them to.

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5.0
1 July 2026
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Pros

May Institute has been a great place to grow and enhance my career. I started in an entry-level position over a decade ago and have been promoted along the way to a direct-level position. They have fostered my educational and professional growth with highly-qualified supervisors and meaningful collaboration. They value employees well-being and satisfaction.

Cons

The work can be challenging, but the people are amazing!

1.0
5 June 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

opportunity to work with amazing clients who will brighten your day if you have a passion and understanding for this field and compassion for this population

Cons

- Poor upper management - Lack of consistency across departments - Standards and operations vary depending on the person and are not consistent across all employees - Failure to take action against allegations of abuse - Lack of oversight - Abundance of unqualified staff being hired - Disregard for staff well-being and burn out risks

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May Institute Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns regarding leadership, consistency in operations, employee well-being, and workplace culture seriously. Creating a supportive, accountable, and respectful environment for all employees is a priority, and feedback such as yours helps identify areas for focus.
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