Keep Looking... - Help Desk Technician k12itc Employee Review

1.0
26 Jan 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Honestly, not much can be listed as a pro. Occasional food/treats brought in. Occasional adult beverages towards the end of your workday. 401K Match

Cons

Client to employee ratio is insane. 40+ school districts with staff and students being supported by a handful of Helpdesk technicians. Albert.... Where to start with Albert. While it offers clients access to their accounts, it is a nightmare for the Helpdesk. Everything is compartmentalized, basic things that should take a minute or two take days due to permission issues. Albert would be great if it were only being utilized by their clients. Clients are able to do basic resets instead of having to call in. The work environment is beyond stressful EVERY day. If assistance is needed, good luck... Engineers are over worked and running on fumes from being on call overnight. The last thing they want to hear is you need their assistance. Sadly, this is why turnover is high. Employee retention is not a thing. Around 95% of the employees have been with the company for around a year or less. The company preys on individuals from Centriq. Due to new graduates having zero experience, Menlo can pay them next to nothing. It puts money in the owners pocket while keeping bodies within the company. Another way money is put back into the owners pocket is parking. Reserved parking within Menlo's own parking lot is around 70 dollars each month Pay Raises/Yearly Raises are not a thing. The only chance of making a bit more within the company is certifications. Are you an experienced IT Professional? Keep looking.. This is not a long term job that you work until retirement. Now if customer service experience is important to you, this could be your job Don't believe me? There are pages of other reviews stating the same thing. The only reason the company is at nearly 3 stars at the time of this review is because of all the fake five star reviews. Most are all the same reviews with wording changes. "Cramped", "Growing pains","Rewarding" etc.

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5.0
23 June 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Left a couple months back after 3 years most of it as a Network Engineer and I loved my time here. Amazing team and CEO. Lot of possiblities to learn. Growing like crazy.

Cons

Some managment issues that was fixed after I left.

1.0
6 May 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A lot of really good people have come through this place. The connections made within the organization are the singular positive.

Cons

The radicalism embraced within the management and ownership group have led to a culture where clients and employees take the furthest back seat possible. Compensation and benefits are rarely a point of issue, but when the culture within drains your emotional and mental wellbeing day-in and day-out, it's never worth it. My advice to current employees and those considering a position within this company is this - save yourself. Being on the other side, I can promise you that the grass is greener on the other side and you deserve better.

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