Cronyism, lots of managers but few leaders. Its interesting to read all the comments from current and former employees, especially those with negative comments and I can assure you, I have seen it all and had some of it happen to me. From the bullying, to making up stories to fire someone. This usually happens when there is a management change and they want you gone. Often the oldest, dirtiest trick in the book is employed....just like breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend, the manager will often start a fight/disagreement over the most mundane, non-issue/policy, which on any given day is repeated/violated in every yard(or in other terms selective enforcement) and start the documentation process or if successful in engaging you in an argument, fire you on the spot for insubordination. Or, use the some of the highly subjective audits(E&S, FQR,SQR etc) to give the appearance your yard is a mess and in some cases effect a pay plan. There really isn't a way around this. You are told there is an arbitration process but in reality it is a farce. Contrary to the Corporate responses to these issues, fear of retaliation is real due to what I term "unholy alliances" and very little has been done to address the issues. When I was employed, there were times when I could not believe some of things that were going on in the region, that were unaddressed by Sr Mgrs. In the end, it is simply a matter of management style and culture within your region. And with all due respect to the former employees, do not expect any thing to come of these posts. "if they weren't listening to you when you were employed, they certainly are not going to listen to you while no longer employed" Your responses are all viewed from a "disgruntled employee" point of view and get little or no traction. With all this being said, sometimes the best thing to do is move on. It isn't a crime or a violation of policy to have a management style that is contrary to what you believe in. But with the turnover rate being what it is(please see below), maybe the people who purport to be so sharp and are such great managers and say "it cant be me or my fault" take a little closer look in the mirror
