Working as a property manager at Price Brothers was one of the most frustrating professional experiences of my career. I’m sharing this in hopes it helps someone else make an informed decision.
The culture is toxic. There’s a constant feeling of being overworked and undervalued. Site teams carry the weight of the organization without meaningful support or an actual plan. Concerns about workload, unrealistic expectations, or property-level issues are either ignored or met with vague promises that never materialize.
The executive leadership team is completely disconnected from what’s happening in the field. Decisions are made from a high level with no understanding of day-to-day operations, and property managers are expected to execute unrealistic directives with limited resources. There’s no collaboration — just top-down pressure. When did you last see the CEO at your proeprty? Never?
There is zero meaningful training. You’re thrown into complex responsibilities with little to no guidance, and expected to figure it out as you go. When mistakes happen (which is inevitable), there’s no grace or support — just blame. There’s no investment in employee development or upskilling, and even long-term team members are left to fend for themselves.
What they call “culture” is laughable. They think giving you a branded mug or hosting an event counts as building a positive work environment. In reality, there’s no trust, no transparency, and no sense of true team unity. Morale is low because people are exhausted and unsupported — and a catered lunch doesn’t fix that. Wheres the leadership training us up? We want to grow!
The benefits package is well below industry standard. Health insurance is expensive and doesn’t cover much. They push you to a plan tjat covres nothing whixh is ehy they “gice you $50 each month in an HSA. The actual health plan doubled on cost tbis ueat and the company contribution stayed the same. “PTO” is minimal, and even when you’re off, you’re expected to stay connected. There are no true incentives, and very little is done to retain good people. The housing allowance is antiquated and truly a joke. This could actually be a nice perk, too.
HR is not there to support employees — it’s there to protect leadership. Don’t expect help or solutions if you raise concerns. Issues are swept under the rug, and nothing changes. It’s clear that improving the employee experience is not a priority. And don't think for a second the recruiter will attend a recruiting event to help you find talent.
The site teams are full of hardworking, talented people — but they’re set up to fail by a company that doesn’t listen, doesn’t invest in training, have any sort of a plan, and doesn’t care about the long-term health of its team. If you’re looking for a company that values people and wants to see you succeed, keep looking. This isn’t it.