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Management is terrible...people are generally really nice but gossip is strong! Management and HR does not want to hear “petty things” but will show favoritism with certain employees. HR is terrible and if you get on her bad side she targets you and will pick at everything you do...when you first start the jobs great but it’s slowly but surely becomes a very toxic environment where unless you are a teachers pet for one of the top dogs you’re screwed, even if you just make a complaint about one of the top dogs or someone who’s under the top dogs wing it will backfire and you will “regret it” I will say the owner of the company is pretty amazing and honestly it’s sad to see such bad management causing everyone to leave one by one. Still not even sure if he ever hears the real stories and reasons why people are leaving or if it’s just twisted stories they tell him in order to save their own self. Most places if there is internal conflict HR gets involved and they sit down with everyone involved and find out what’s happening . That does not happen here and I can not stress enough that even if you stay out of conflict if someone does not like you if they are under one of the top dogs wings you might as well just start searching for a new job because your career there is coming to a fast end no matter how many people are on your side and try to stick up for you.

The typical work day is too long, meaning there is a lot of driving to different job sites and the work load is absolutely insane for what you are compensated for.  There are no set hours, you can go home when all of the work is done.  Working here will eventually wear you out physically and mentally.  

Management  couldn't manage a lemonade stand if their lives depended on it.   Certain field personnel are too busy worrying about what other field crews are doing instead of their own work.  They are quick to point out others mistakes and will quickly run to management when they find something, or when someone is out of line even though they are lazy and cheats themselves.  Pros: they provide ice and water for the field crews while people in the office are treated like gold.   The enjoyable part is the weekend which is too short. 

Unfortunately there is a lot of nepotism, favoritism, and double standards.  Party chiefs also have the option of abandoning the rodman on the job site if they feel so inclined.  If you want to survey, don't look here.  Just keep looking.  But if this sounds like your thing. good luck.  

Management is absolutely terrible! They will overwork people but are unwilling to compensate them for doing the work of several people. They would rather let you leave, and have the other employees suffer with extra workload than to just pay you for the value you give. The turnover rate is extremely high and if you decide to work here, you will see why. There is so much gossip here that's its ridiculous. Worst job I ever worked honestly. If you decide to work here,just know that no one is your friend. They'll eventually start talking about you even if you've never done anything to them. 

I was able to see most of the continental United States in the short time I was there. The work pace was very tolerable, however I was offered a job for the same amount of money locally, so I took it. If not for that, I would still be there. Amazing place, and amazing people to work for. There was a slight pace that was pushed for, but given that you’re on a “ten day on” cycle with four days off, it’s easy to push yourself for those ten days to accomplish your tasks. Again, I had a wonderful experience and would recommend this for anyone who wants to take their surveying skills nationally; you’ll be very well taken care of.

Your starting pay will likely be the pay you receive the entire time you’re there. People begging for raises here even after being promoted. Management would rather lose good people than take responsibility for their wrong doings or give you the appropriate pay. If you have issues with a manager they will never be resolved even if you are in the right. Make this a temporary job because that’s how management thinks of you anyways. 

Dont get caught up in the drama and you'll be fine. There is a lot of room for advancement. They give yearly reviews and are always open to discuss advancing your career with the company. If you want to move up, just say the word and management will help get you to where you want to be.

Mostly good people who do a great job. But there are a few who destroy all thw joy that comes from cooperation and team work. Also the practice of hiring friend and families of people who already work there or supervisors so when somebody screws up they start tossing the package to one another and nobody is held accountable. Very little oppotunity for advancement unless you konw somebody who works there.

My time here has been great so far. I started about a year ago and I've been told there have been big changes in the past few years. I have a great relationship with my coworkers and people around me. The office is somewhat divided by departments, but I'm next to people in a totally different division so it's not boring. They cater lunches about once a month and the work is fair. The rules are reasonable and I don't feel like I'm being taken advantage of.

I am coming up on a year working at American Surveying and Mapping and I have had a great time so far. I enjoy my coworkers and my supervisors. They are easy to work with and get things done efficiently. My favorite part of working here is how open leadership is to hearing new ideas. I really enjoy that I can make a difference and that my opinions are valued.

I lasted 6 months and everything people say is true.  If you're a friend of a senior manager or the owner, you can do no wrong but if you don't fall into that click you are constantly fighting against the tide.  Some nice people but others, including managers, were down right mean.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Party chief 17 salaries reported	$82,500 per year
Administrative assistant 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Survey technician 2 salaries reported	$23.00 per hour
Surveyor 1 salary reported	$90,000 per year
Cad drafter 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour

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