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To say that the culture at town of Cary is horribly toxic would be a gross understatement. It's simply abysmal. As you begin your employment, you're force-fed the idea that this local government is innovating, inspiring, and displaying ideas that have never been seen before. This is the most refined example of smoke and mirrors I've ever witnessed.

Yes, you'll make money. Will it be worth your sanity working for people that encourage/turn a blind eye to horrific professional behavior and demand zero accountability of people who are meant to manage teams? No. Not if you're someone who has a strong moral compass and care about the well-being of others. 

The "leaders" here should be ashamed of what they've created. Council members should perform a full, comprehensive audit alongside HR regarding complaints that have risen over the years. Contact past employees, discover their reasons for parting ways, and understand that, while you believe Cary to be this "gem" of the Triangle, know that it's being destroyed from the inside out. Using tax payers dollars. And that starts at the top.
 

Working for the town had its share of ups and downs, but unfortunately, the downs seemed to overshadow the ups. Let's start with the positives: the compensation and benefits provided are great, surpassing those offered by most other municipalities. Additionally, there are remarkable staff members throughout the town, contributing to its workforce.

However, where Cary falls short is in its management. Unfortunately, the management team seemed to lack direction and organization. Communication was often unclear or nonexistent, leading to confusion among employees about expectations and priorities. Decisions were made without considering the long-term implications, and there was a noticeable lack of knowledge among managers.

Furthermore, the disorganization extended beyond communication issues. Projects were often started without adequate planning or resources, leading to delays and inefficiencies. It felt like we were constantly putting out fires instead of working on proactive solutions.

Despite the management and organizational flaws at Cary, the supportive and collaborative staff were a saving grace in the oddly political atmosphere. The local government that doesn't exist couldn't be a more accurate statement.

There was certainly never a quiet moment here and that was just fine. There were constantly events coming up, some small, some huge and all needed a great deal of preparation. There was a lot of teamwork because it definitely takes a team to make the events go smoothly and I liked being able to work so closely with other people. It's nice to be in a friendly environment and get feedback from your co-workers. A typical day would consist of a range of assignments from entering potential performer's and vendor's information into a database, to going out to an event site all day and setting up. Everyone is very helpful and it's easy to get into the flow of things there. Sometimes there was a rush for certain tasks to get done, but that was never a problem because it was the nature of the business and it kept me on my toes.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Being able to retire after being business route crew leader and then one arm trash operator for over 30years I learned a lot about trash an recycling and working the events and working at the Cary transfer site but now am retired 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working at the town of Cary was no stress  it was a excellent job 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was a excellent work environment and the culture  was good 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The typical day was to get into your one arm right side loader trash truck and service your trash route and make it back to the shop safe every day

What is the best part of working at the company?
I worked with a really good team. The leadership was excellent. The cooperation between different teams was outstanding.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes the weather condition could be challenging but the job itself and the people you work with was very rewarding.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is admirable as well as the culture. This was a very well run and organized department.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Providing landscaping and upkeep as well as immediate attention given to any potential or existing safety concerns at Bond Park

What is the best part of working at the company?
Flexibility! The best place I ever worked. Cary looks out for you as you look out for it. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You do have management.  Micromanage?

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I worked here for a year and enjoy this place.  Do your job and everyone happy!  I have nothing negative to say!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You have assigned duties. We meet in the morning and  catch up on things. There’s no rush going out.  I make sure my boss is good and my peers don’t need help.  Everyone self sufficient, who doesn’t need help time to time?

Overall the Town of Cary is not a bad place to work. Like all places there are advantages and disadvantages. The culture varies between departments. There is advancement available through annual evaluations, however, the increases are just enough to cover the insurance/tax hikes. It may take a few years to see any real increase. On a positive note, once you are in at the Town of Cary you are guaranteed to retired there, if you wish. You will easily get used to the work schedule and flexibility.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Inconsistent and arbitrary direction from supervisors make the fair salaries meaningless. If you take a position at the Town, use it as a stepping stone and leave ASAP.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Supervisors’ too close relationship with HR. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic environment and horrible internal communication.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy which helps one get through the day.

great place to work, great pay, great benefits, professional, advancement opportunities, great people, I would recommend working here if you are in Law Enforcement.  Always at the top of area police agencies in the Raleigh-Durham region.  Pay is at the top also for police jobs.  Training is at the top in the state if not on the east coast.  Promotion is encouraged and schools are available to reach promotion goals.  Equipment is new and they are always looking at new products to keep getting better.

Completely adequate place of work.  Absolutely nothing wrong with the town if civil service is something that you are interested in. Most departments work together, everybody is smiling and happy to be working for the town.  Most are professional and courteous.  The pay and benefits are competitive within the public sector.

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