Genuinely Traumatizing - Teacher's Assistant May Institute Employee Review

1.0
4 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros

There are some really sweet moments with the kids, lots of opportunities for growth within the company

Cons

I had to go to therapy after this job, it’s extremely dangerous, you will be physically abused on a regular basis and sometimes sexually abused and put into uncomfortable and inappropriate scenarios with the children. You will be gaslit and told that your injuries are your fault for not blocking or being in the right position. The healthcare and workers comp is terrible and they are stingy with PTO. The employee turnover rate is horrible, I’ve seen people start and quit on the same day. Plus, while you are technically allowed to take 2 fifteen minute breaks during the day, you will be lucky if you get one of your breaks and an opportunity to go to the bathroom. You will be doing the job of at least three people.

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May Institute Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value your perspective and will review your concerns. We are always looking for ways to improve and take concerns about staff safety, support, and workplace conditions very seriously. Our goal is to create a safe and positive environment for both our students and employees. We are actively working on staffing initiatives and ensuring that every team member has access to the resources they need to succeed.

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Cons

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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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