equipment operator

clerk

shelter aide

senior typist

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Saratoga County

I worked for the County of Saratoga for 10 years. During that time, my supervisor practiced an autocratic, retaliatory type of leadership with me. I was rarely given the information I required to do my job efficiently. Often, I had to go to a co-worker to learn how to access a needed computer or office function. I was seldom filled in on unit information regarding patients; even my assigned patients. Any accolades given to me from an outside source, state agency, went unappreciated. I learned to keep my mouth shut. The workplace culture was discriminatory and exercised favoritism;  emotionally draining(never enough staff to cover). If you stayed late to finish your work or if you did get behind; you were told you were not able to manage your time effectively or your production was slow. The hardest part of the job was showing up for it. The most enjoyable part of the job was the day I retired. Seriously, I worked with many fine and knowledgeable clinicians and doctors. However, the management sector needs to be retrained or replaced with effective and fair leaders.

Great job to learn, a lot of different aspects and policies and procedures change often through nys. Not much support from management, and not much appreciation and value for employees and the work they do. "Service workers" are very undervalued and disrespected in general, but knowing a county like Saratoga, being one of the top 10 wealthiest in nys does not fairly compensate their "workers" is very unfortunate, as an employee and a taxpayer. Dealing with the public on a daily basis is taxing enough, though the good typically outweighs the bad, not having the support you need in all avenues in working a job of this nature, to not be able to pay your bills at the end of the day is absolutely a shame.

Generally the day was filled with inventory work as well as keeping the store organized and clean alongside keeping up with customers and ensuring their satisfaction. 

Being a sales associate has furthered my ability to communicate with the general public and better the sales of the company. Being surrounded by fun and energetic staff and management also helped make the job enjoyable and fun.

Horrible place to work!  Very little support or care for staff. Very political and negative work atmosphere. Dysfunctional management. Very unhealthy toxic place to work.  Dishonest unethical work environment.  There is no accountability for employees that barely work. Hard work and strong work ethic is not appreciated or rewarded at all. .

I enjoyed my employment enough to start as a CNA and go on to become an LPN working in that capacity for 32 years.  I spend 1 year studying for an up grade to an RN status but preferred the patient contact of being a team leader rather than a manager.

Higher Management is out for themselves, will cut positions to fill their own pockets. No communication to the service workers that make the county Hundreds of thousands of $. Corrupt local government with no room for growth. Lovely clerks and direct management. They expect someone with under 1yr experience to complete with 10 yr veterans.Local CSEA  Union is useless.

Most of the people are kind and welcoming. The job itself is awesome, they need to get upper management out- they’ve been there too long, there is no efficiency, they feel as though they own the office and do whatever to whomever they’d like. Also DO NOT EVER TAKE INITIATIVE OR HAVE A BRAIN TO THINK FOR YOURSELF!

Don’t bother trying to do more, keep your head down and stay in your lane. Managers Punitive and degrading. I have never experienced such poor management in my life. HR does nothing to help. Management watches each others back at the expense of good employees trying to do a good job- absolutely would never work there again. 


Unable to take lunches due to  being the only person in the office to handle calls. Co-workers were ok. Most difficult part of the job was remaining objective regarding the treatment of our client base.

Working for Saratoga County is a great experience.  You are treated with respect and there is room for promotions and growth.  There are over 1100 employees with the County so you can move to another department after a few years if that is what you desire.  Great place to live and work!  

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Equipment operator 8 salaries reported	$61,450 per year
Clerk 7 salaries reported	$52,814 per year
Shelter aide 5 salaries reported	$21.70 per hour
Senior typist 6 salaries reported	$51,549 per year
Teller 13 salaries reported	$20.81 per hour

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