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I was called by an unknown agency a little over a week ago for an allied universal security guard position that I applied to online. This company that was calling me about the position was actually POSING as the allied universal corporation and told me that they were located in Marion, N and that I should come into an interview at 11:00 A.M. So I did, ignorantly. It was very very sketchy too because they didn't even give out their company address! They just told me it was across the street from 'Bi-Lo.'

    So I looked up 'Bi-Lo' and went across the street from it. I DID NOT see an allied universal company or anything closely associated with it. But the only thing that stood out was this place called, "Catawba Valley Staffing." I had the gut instinct to go in because this was the only possible company that would call about any jobs that I applied to online. 

    Mind you I have never used a staffing agency in my lifetime up until this moment. It was the biggest mistake of my life and was glad to have told them to get me out of their staffing system as quickly as possible! But continuing on now with the experience, I walked in and noticed that the voice on the telephone was the same person's voice at the front desk. I told her if you are the one who called me, I am here for an interview about a security guard position she told me about. 

    She DENIED saying anything about a security guard position. But she led me to a computer and sat me down at the companies website to fill an application out. I was saying in my head, "Well, where's the the interview about the allied universal security guard position?" I was about to leave the office, but one of the senior managers there stopped me and coerced me to stay and said she could find me a very good paying job much better than any security job. Well that never actually happened later on. So, I filled out the application without knowing what I was getting myself into because I trusted them on their word that they would find me something better. 

    I told her about the interview that the lady promised me at the front desk. She told me, "Oh, we do that AFTER the whole employment process." I was extremely upset because I was starting to believe that this company was a SCAM, AND IT IS A SCAM! And it turns out, they don't even do scheduling and instead you just show up at anytime you want! So why did she ask me for an interview date and time to come in? Lol, SCAM much? But I didn't catch on to this idea floating around my head for a little while because I wanted to believe they were going to find me something better.

    So I did the other employment processes to start getting jobs through them which was, watch a video on a safety course. Most of this was common sense and had to complete a silly test. Really? A written test at an employment agency? Then I had to do a drug test. A drug test at an employment agency also? Who are these people? All of this just to start looking for wage slave factory jobs in the long run?

    Now I was able to start looking for jobs that were 'supposedly' better than what I was initially looking for. They sent me to some job that was looking for someone to work at a large facility called, "Kearfott." I did an interview, and STILL didn't get the job without an explanation as usual but it was still a slave factory so I didn't care. They tried sending me somewhere else and I didn't want to do it. I came back into the staffing agency and they started acting belligerent with me for not accepting a position that was literally yet another slave factory called, "COATS." I said in my head, "screw that, I'm not doing it." These jobs all paid the bare minimum in terms of yearly salary by the way. 

    They sent me to one last job before I blew the whistle. All of this happened within the week I signed up with them. They lied to me about the position and said it was a 'janitorial' position. I thought, okay, I'll give this one more go. I can clean bathrooms, mop the floors and vacuum etc. So I went to a place called, "Baxter." I went through security clearance just to get to the job location. Turns out, they lied about the position. I was told I would be doing laundry for workers cloths. I quit after the first day like any other smart person would do when lied to about a position. Ironically, the security guards at this place were all part of the company that I wanted to be employed at all along which of course was Allied Universal. I said to them I applied to the company you are working for and I'm over here cleaning coats for the time being in a joking manner. They felt sorry for me and quite frankly, I felt sorry for myself too.

    So in the end of this nightmare of a week and a half, this company turned out to be a scam in & of itself. People have to go through all of this just to get something they would at least find appeasement in huh? Thanks for wasting my time. I think I should be reimbursed for all of the gas mileage I had to do just to get to and from all of these places. But that of course will never happen.    
 
I was simply just another product for this company to sell. They pretend to care about your employment needs, but we all know it's not true because we are just products that they can make money off of. It's all part of their tactic. They probably didn't make much off of me and I'm very glad. Because I dislike being used as a pawn in a game of chess for the middle ground of other corporations if you know what I mean.

There's no particular guarantee whether you will have a good or bad experience working with Catawba. On a positive note, they can easily find jobs, they do offer benefits after a certain period of time. Unfortunately, they  have a bad tendency to lie to applicants and tell them they have no jobs available then turn around and say they have plenty on the next call. They also have a tendency to gossip and slander behind peoples backs and tend to be very misinformed. Overall I'd say, if you're in a pinch, certainly go there, but if you're looking for long term, positive environment or on the off  chance the people working there take a dislike to you,  you're better off looking elsewhere.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Family owned business so you are an individual and not a number. The invest in training employees. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No work life balance. Anytime a mistake is made it’s a BIG deal. No room for mistakes! 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Something new every day. Toxic and Stressful. Owners take pride on how they are a woman owned company, and how they are there support single mothers. Will fire you if you have to be out with your child. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Recruiting for new employees. Outbound calls, new hire paperwork, sales and lots of note taking

What is the best part of working at the company?
Wendy and Hope created a family feel to a business and showed value in their employees. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I didn’t find the job stressful. However if you aren’t a self starter or lack motivation you may find yourself in a stressful situation. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family culture, cares about the success of not only the company but the employees as well.

I loved working in this position. On a typical day I would file files and set clients up with recuriters to help in finding employment. As well as manage the social media. I would also answer phones and set up people to do resume's and fill out paper work at the facility. This job was a temporary employment opportunity for me but I would have loved to have stayed.

They so not care about their employees. Not even a little in fact. Their only goal is to attain more money. They have little to no work-life balance for all their jobs, and the pay is still pretty mediocre, though slightly better than most Marion jobs, which isn't saying much. Almost everyone I know despises Catawba Valley Staffing and I cant say I blame them. The way I was treated by this company was vile, to the point they couldn't even get my gender right.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great job offers, good staff communication

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Adjusting to new job assignments 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Staff are very open and receptive to your needs 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Clock in, do said job, clock out

Working for Catawba Valley Staffing on a typical day would be very productive and great learning experience. I learnt many new skills, how to enter part #'s, count inventory, ensuring customers are taking care of and get the proper parts. Management/ co- workers worked together as a team. The most enjoyable part of my job was working as a team, taking care of others and giving 100% effort.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They are always there with your needs and information.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I haven't had any stresses from them.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great they are always there for you.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Clock in do your job and clock out.

Upper management is superb, however the associates you have to deal with aren't very knowledgeable and practically refuse to let you speak to an upper manager. In the event a job they place you in isn't a good fit or just don't like they are reluctant to place you on another assignment. Pay is comparable and benefits are offered after 90 day period over all good place just maybe get better representatives.

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