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City of Orlando

The IT Department is toxic!  You’ve been warned!

Growth & Promotions
Management shows favoritism, and promotions are handed out to those who are well liked.  In terms of growth, when new job positions were created, team members already knew who the job was meant for simply by the description.  Your ability to grow has absolutely nothing to do with your work ethic and performance.

Pay
It’s a heavy workload. There is no prioritization of work, so you’re expected to constantly produce quality work within unreasonable timelines while earning a salary that is VERY UNCOMPETITIVE in the tech market.

Morale
Morale is low. People constantly talk about being unsatisfied in their work environment and looking outside IT for new opportunities.  Turnover is high.  Within one year (2021), a substantial number of workers left for better opportunities.

Team Collaboration 
Suggestions for process improvements will go unnoticed.  Management enforces a “Don’t ask questions and do what I say” militant work environment.  There’s also the “It’s always been done this way, so don’t make recommendations” attitude.

Management 
There are managers who are in their positions due to tenure with the City and not because they actually know how to lead and motivate a team. Management can be offensive and even unethical at times. Business units act like IT employees are there to serve them. Unfortunately, this subservient behavior is highly encouraged by IT management and ALWAYS driven by titles & politics.

Politics
You’re only as important as your title and pay.  This mindset is displayed within the IT Department and across many business units at the City of Orlando.  Be prepared for lots of power-tripped egos with a sprinkle of nepotism.

What is the best part of working at the company?
First off, it was an Orlando City Venue. Decent part time job out of college. Some shows were great talent and fun easy going clients to work with. And as the years went by we gathered a very talented crew. And that brought better talent to the stage. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The Orlando City Venue, Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, could be very stressful if the client was not aware of what they had signed in the contracts or they arrogantly thought they owned you to do what ever they demanded. Or the person in charge thought that having 20 bands come in back to back with no change over time. Or people thought they had a right to come in the audio booth and tell you what to do. These were rare occurrences but the happened. Another problem would be someone new as crew who had no idea what they were supposed to do but got the job through your boss because they were a friend. Or they were a volunteer with no knowledge. You always need professional people on stage with previous training and knowledge.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Again, Orlando City Venue not a company. it was always changing from show to show. Or through, city personnel changes who oversaw the venue. And the quality of the audio and lighting gear made a big difference as well. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
There are no typical days in show business. Especially when you don't have much control over the situation when you come in after all the contracts and negotiations already happened. The clients can claim anything if the boss isn't there, so they can run amuck. Too many clients were not as professional as they should be.

Typical day at work: Follow up with management for the 100th time because they will never respond you.  They will also become unpleasant because you had to follow up so many times. Most will complain they have too many emails. Get out your violin. 

Management: All in their positions due to being at the city for along time. Not due to their ability to do their job or lead a team. Management blames their staff for the poor culture and low morale. 

Culture: None. Low morale. 

All negative comments about the IT department are true. If you are a professional looking to advance or work in a professional environment do not apply. One person, the CIO, decides all hiring and all promotions. Their judgment criteria are emotionally based and not based in job performance, skillset, peer reviews or checking with clients to see the perception. All management was promoted from within not based on ability to do the job or leadership, just on how long they worked there. A large amount of the Technology staff is not technical. This is known, accepted, and promoted. The city teams look upon IT negatively due to previous interactions. There is also a formula that is used to calculate your pay if you change titles. Initially, the fact that all management came from within seems like advancement path. That is until you find out once you change titles you pay will be governed by a formula and not the pay range for the position. Furthermore, the workload is extremely high and thee pay is extremely low. 


At this job they have a lot of crazy people fighting for one position and you'll go say something to management for management to do something about it and management will tell you something like just don't worry about that person and try to stay away from that person you do what management say and then they come back and be like why aren't you doing this and you say well it's because my manager said for me to do this and you manager says no I didn't I never told you to do something like that like what. Everybody there are hypocrites and no it's just not a good working environment for you to think that someone will have you back and they said that I got you back and they don't. They do little things to try to get you fired for no reason like they will cut your hours down to nothing and you will be unpaid able to pay your bills and try to make it so that you didn't come to work.

Overall, I would have to say that working for the City of Orlando as a Lifeguard was a beneficial experience as it helped teach me how to effectively engage with both the public and my co-workers. Through the City of Orlando Lifeguard Certification program I was able to learn how to become an effective lifeguard and custodian of the various pool locations that I was assigned to. While I didn't really appreciate being assigned to multiple pools I did appreciate the attentiveness of my managers and their willingness to help out and answer any questions I had in relation to my job. Of course, there were a few instances where I and my co-workers had to deal with unreasonable patrons or unruly kids, but these instances were generally uncommon and were often handled swiftly. Although, it is worth mentioning that if you want to be a Lifeguard for the City of Orlando you have to be prepared to not only complete a lengthy training process with a final exam but also to drive across the city to different pool locations as assigned. Otherwise, becoming a Lifeguard for the City of Orlando is a great first job for anybody seeking work experience and your training can help you if you are looking to work as a Lifeguard somewhere else.

City of Orlando: Englewood Recreational Center Orlando, FL
Receptionist/Youth Counselor Mar 2007 – Feb 2011
§ Operated a multi-line phone system to answer calls and direct them appropriately
§ Answered visitors’ questions regarding services and directed them to their destination
§ Received payments from patrons and accounted for all cash at the end of the shift
§ Filed paperwork and assisted patrons in enrolling for services
§ Acted as group leader to 25 second and third grade students during the Center’s After-School Program, and led approximately 40 students during the Summer Camp Program
§ Assisted students with homework assignments and facilitated group activities
§ Provided one-on-one attention to students with ADHD and other special needs to ensure their success in completing activities and assignments
§ Planned and organized trips and activities including trips to various theme parks and other entertainment events
§ Provided a safe and enjoyable environment for the children
§ Communicated the progress of the children to the parents and addressed their questions and concerns

My typical day is arriving at 7:30am, I first check my email. After, I check my daily to see what type of complaints I have received that day and began researching these complaints of previous incidents. Once I have my daily organized I then go to the field and enforce potential code violations. I return to the office several hours later and I return any calls that I may have missed throughout the day. After that put together the necessary paperwork together to send out Notice of Violations. Day is complete at 4:40pm.

I have learned so much about the housing codes since starting with City of Orlando,

My boss is very intelligent, respectable, and most understanding boss that I have ever had.

Hardest part of the job is dealing with many different personalities out in the field. 

The most enjoyable part of my job is working with such great co workers each day. Could not ask for better co workers.

This place could be a utopia for IT work but it is unfortunately plagued by politics.  The management preaches for constructive feedback but immediately ignores it.  If you happen to have a good track record, it will immediately become tainted when you start questioning anything work related.  Promotions are based on how well you are liked by management instead of actual performance.  Personal growth is "encouraged" but there are never any opportunities to pursue them.   None of the Teams take responsibility for any issues that arrive and will immediately pass the blame to other teams.  Worst of all the "help desk" is treated with pure disdain.  They are expected to be experts in everything IT related but are viewed as peasants.  If you value having a quality family life, than please look elsewhere.  

The City of Orlando is beautiful, but not so great to work for. Once you have a certain position, it is very difficult to advance farther. You will be stuck in that position for years. The pay is decent but with all the budget cuts they do yearly, the hours are ridiculous. My department managers were very rude and terrible at their jobs. Their feedback was always vicious and had no constructive criticism behind it, just negative remarks. They were very snotty as well, of course, because they are the ones making the high pay checks above us "regular" employees. They don't take care of office issues, they leave it on the seasonal employees to take up all the duties they are suppose to handle. All in all, it's a great job if you need the money quickly and intend on not wanting to rank up. If you seek further advancement with a company, avoid this one.

Working for a trash company has been a surprisingly rewarding experience. The job offers a unique perspective on the importance of environmental responsibility and waste management. Every day, I feel a sense of accomplishment knowing that my work contributes directly to keeping the community clean and safe. The teamwork involved in coordinating routes and handling unexpected challenges has built strong bonds among my colleagues. The company provides excellent training and support, ensuring that safety is always a top priority. I also appreciate the steady work hours and the opportunity for physical activity, which keeps me fit and engaged. There’s a deep satisfaction in knowing that we’re making a tangible difference in the world, reducing the impact of waste and promoting recycling. Overall, working for a trash company has been a fulfilling experience that has changed the way I view both work and the environment.

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