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I had high hopes for this job when I first started. Unfortunately, it fell extremely short of my expectations. The culture is highly toxic, and sadly it all originates from the HR "department" that is comprised of the most miserable individual I have ever worked with by far. Part of my job was to continuously run errands to the bank, post office, BMV, etc. Not only was I not reimbursed for my gas, (which I originally did not mind), but I was repeatedly watched on the cameras and docked hours and pay if I chose to combine these tasks with my lunch time and stop to get a quick bite to eat on my way back to the office. "HR" was allowed to do things like this continuously without consequence. This is just one of many examples of employees being systematically mistreated, and upper management never addressed it or even cared. The micromanagement was off the charts, and I have never felt less respected anywhere I've ever worked. Nepotism is a glaring issue throughout the company and truly has ruined what could have been an enjoyable company to work for. Aside from the awful work environment, benefits, specially paid time off, left a lot to be desired for newer employees. ZERO pto days in year 1? Only five pto days in year two? There simply was no work life balance. The only thing that was tolerable was the fair pay rate. If getting a livable paycheck is your ONLY goal, however, then maybe consider working here. Otherwise, there are many other better options. I personally know at least three other individuals who were mistreated in a similar way and either left or got fired because they didn't fit into the toxic culture at UDM. All are so much better off personally and professionally. After leaving this company, my career took off, I have been so much less stressed, and I have found a much better work life balance. Steer clear and avoid this place!

I was assistant manager to an undeserving Mgr who took credit for All of my hard work while LITERALLY throwing me under the bus for his own lack of common sense and laziness. 
To complete the summary for Universal Development, inconsistency on which head was visiting the community at the time or available in Youngstown for assistance, lead to an unawareness if what is truly going in and by whom in their offices.
Bet they have scratched their heads more then a few times because of tainted pictures presented to them during consistent high level occupancy rates when out of nowhere and exit gate opens in their community and leases start breaking left and right with no one to fill the apartments if and when theyre Properly available!

A typical day at work is being micromanaged, with no work-life balance. I learned to never trust management because they don’t have your best interest at heart even if you have been an excellent employee and gave it your all. Management is deceitful and untrustworthy. Workplace culture lacks diversity and care for customers. The hardest part is coping with the poor treatment and excessive workload. Avoid this place at all costs! Run! The most enjoyable part of the job was not working for the company anymore and scoring a “much” higher paying position with no physical work and your new employers appreciate what you bring to the table #Honestopinion

What is the best part of working at the company?
I was in control of my days and what needed to be done

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Emergency calls, it's hard to be relaxed when you knew that, you might have to go out at anytime after hours, but the company was great in providing what we needed to get the job done

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Pretty good, especially on special projects, we always had help to give advice on things that might give you a hard time

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Pick up the property first thing in the morning, then work orders and turnovers

Horrible management and HR, the benefits are trash, told that I would travel a bit as a floater yet I commuted over an hour everyday. No consistency or training at all for someone never in the industry before. Had to answer calls for all the other properties with no information about any of them. Forced to set up for the Expo events when that’s not in my job description and work at storage. Horrible pay compensation and barely any compensation for the travel I had to do. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The property mgr was great to work with and work for. We got along well and worked together seamlessly.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No real stress!  The residents were all nice.  The property is not very old so it didn’t require major fixes.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Working at Fox Chase was almost easy.  The property, residents and property mgr wade it easy to come to work every day. 

Corporate is a different story. They don’t appreciate good hard working people.  I’ll leave it at that.

This company is a very shady company to work for.  The properties are a mess. The regional has no idea how to manage or be a team leader.  1 property went thru 5 managers in a year and now i understand why.  They nickel and dime their vendors and find reason not to pay the invoices i full. They do not provide training or have a way of operations.  Everything must go thru management including every decusion thebproperty manager makes.

Constant pressure from management,being lied to ,clock in on your phone so they can track you,,ripped off on your pay,forced to work by yourself with no help ,mangement thinking you re not performing up to par,,always hassleing you /nitpicking over small stuff..There s only bonuses for Certain employees,also  NO  401k plan !..Average employee lasts only 2-3yrs.then  they force them out ..Terrible management with no regard for safety...

From the time you walk in you put out fires all day long calming down
the residents that are disappointed in the overall company.
You are not respected by upper management unless you kiss up.
The worst company I ever worked for. The turnovers of employees is endless!

There are some great managers who care about the business as well as the customers. While I did find cooperate to have their favorites as well as managers. Often had to do multiple roles at many different locations.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Maintenance technician 34 salaries reported	$18.57 per hour
Leasing agent 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Caregiver/companion 8 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour
Banquet manager 8 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Construction project manager 1 salary reported	$41,000 per year

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