maintenance technician

leasing professional

front desk agent

service technician

groundskeeper

Southern Management Companies

Years ago, working for southern was fantastic - the benefits were great, the owner seemed to truly care, and all was well in the world. The last 2-3 years the company culture has continued to decline. The benefits (which they claim are fantastic and they make you feel bad if you don't agree - yet my spouse get's company paid short term disability and the price for health, dental and vision is $5.00 less expensive per month, then southern) used to be good - not anymore. They increased rates significantly, and now you have to pay for short term disability. The upper management should be evaluated each year, because some have been coasting and the owner does not seem to be aware that her upper management is not truthful, and are leading this company into the ground. The only way to move up is by being someones "pet", or being hired as a new employee. I used to encourage all my friends and family to join Southern Management, but I would not even recommend it to my enemy. The culture is declining - people who led the company in the right direction were forced out, or finally left. The VP's of the company, one left after 2-weeks because he saw the writing on the wall. When he put in his 2-weeks after 2-weeks of this company, they walked him. They recently changed their name from Southern Management Corporation to Southern Management Companies, to me that means separation and/or sale of one part of the company is coming soon. They announced this year that the corporate office refinanced and took out a big loan, this year (pre-covid - went through during covid). 

What is the best part of working at the company?
This job paid the bills. Well, it paid what bills it could afford to pay.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
By far one of the worst companies I have worked for. the entire dynamic from corporate down to senior management seems to thrive on chaos and lack of accountability. there was no training for the position worked yet the responsibilities kept pilling on.  Anytime management isn't satisfied your job and wellbeing is threatened(if you live on a SM property, once you resign/quit/fired you must vacate within the week). The amount of drama and child-like antics that this property thrives on is beyond adolescent. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The worst. No growth if management doesn't want you to  grow. Many times transfers have been rejected for many employees, many times employees have tried to move up and apply for new positions. management would hire outside instead of nurture inside employees. The list goes on. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Good luck. There is a never ending amount of problems and re-occurring problems that are never fully addressed.  Almost as if they want to keep the work coming and never actually fix issues. management takes no accountability so when things don't go according to plan ( set by management)  there is not ownership and thus no progress. This leads to the next day being just as hectic and now the team is backed up. and so on.

I start each day raising the American flag, open the laundry rooms, and pick up bulk trash. I post eviction notices, trash out apartment, remove old cabinets and paint curbs, walls and light poles. I communicate with management throughout the day by using a walkie talkie. It's a family orient environment with several different cultures. The company provide employees with incentives like gift cards, tickets to sports games, and dinner as a team. The hardest part of my job is trash out when the residents leave the apartment full of merchandise and it may take 2 to 3 days to empty the apartment. I enjoy team building. I try to help and encourage everyone on my team to do their best and I will assist them as needed.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Getting a project done and then going home with a happy feeling 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When you are short staffed and you have so much to be done with no additional time the help you had is on comp time it’s hard sometimes but you have to do what you’re supposed to do.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Environment is normal like most other places it’s ok,i like the idea of the team building process that’s a good thing.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You always have something to do i like renovations when you can suggest ideas for things to be improved competing daily work orders can be fun

The perfect job to use as a stepping stone especially if you do not have a degree. There are several opportunities for growth for those who are not sure which direction they would like to move in.They will build you up and Southernize you so that you can grow within. The only major issues are management is not consistent so they pretty much do whatever they want and it definitely is about "WHO" you know. And also once you get to your Cap or Corporate the income pretty much stops. My advice is to stay on the community you will get two bonuses on avg as well as two raises versus corporate where you get one bonus and barely a raise unless you significantly did something to bring the company money.

A typical day with Southern Management would be mainly answering phone and assisting guest with daily request. Iv'e learned better ways to give greater customer service, smile even when the guest is upset/unhappy with there service and also to file all documents necessary. My managers are caring people, iv'e notice they want the best for there employees and would like to see them improve. My co-workers are reliable and trustworthy. The hardest part of my job is dealing with a guest that is unhappy because i really don't like when people feel like their getting treated unfairly and also to stand for 8 hours. My most enjoyable part of my day is to see a familiar guest walk into the hotel and they tell me everything that's new with them.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Benefit's but I hear they have decreased in coverage and PTO has also decreased for their employees.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The amount of work and the fact that we were all “essential workers” numerous team members got covid during the Pandemic and we were expected to show up in person. No flexibly to work from home and constant new task being added to your plate with no pay increase. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It’s all about “who” you know. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
People waiting to enter the office before it even opens to complain about extermination concerns, work orders or payment issues.

As soon as the phone lines are open to the public, you are on it. Phone calls range from inquiring future residents, to current resident complaints and concerns. As well as  unpaid contractors, solicitors, and maintenance calls.

Professionally handle irate residents who visit the Leasing office for their concerns. Issue parking passes, maintenance tickets, community memos, etc. 

Management is "Cooperate" goal oriented body.

the hardest part of the job was working in the office on weekends by yourself, performing the fore mentioned responsibilities.

The most enjoyable part, for me, was the fact that i lived on site

I have enjoyed my time working as a lifeguard  in the summers. This job has helped me meet people from all around the world, some of which are among my closest friends now. However when it came down to the structure of the management, there was a lot of turn around which made communication difficult. Although the pay is decent, because of the lack of communication, the hours could be wrong during the pay periods creating a tough situation, where you could not easily get in tough with someone to help. I am so grateful for all that I have learned, and it was a good job to start me off, but if you are not willing to stand up for yourself worth, then you will likely not get what you need. 

A typical work day consisted of taking care of the residents in every way possible. The overall company is outstanding from employee benefits and training to their core values. Taking care of the residents, and building partnerships with businesses and organizations throughout the community was a top priority. The working relationships among the employees were that of a close family. The most enjoyable part of the job was keeping the residents from the youngest to the oldest engaged in activities, seminars, and community awareness meetings.

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