Great mission, poor management and burnout issues - Coordinator PAWS Chicago Employee Review

3.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Doing great work for the homeless pet population in Chicago and in general

Cons

Poor management, poor pay, very low flexibility, running on E at all times and typically burnout, extremely reactive vs proactive when it comes to solutions

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5.0
25 May 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I love the animals and caring for them

Cons

I have not been here long enough to comment

2.0
26 May 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The staff, especially the animal caregivers and medical team, were some of the most dedicated people and I know their pay did not match the amount of passion and work they put into their roles.

Cons

Working in a shelter is stressful, that is to be expected, but add in minimal to no support from upper management, high and ever changing expectations, AND low pay, you get the high burn out rate that PAWS is always facing. We were always short staffed, myself and other staff were frequently covering more than 2 roles, management is not quick to hire and fill in the gaps.

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