Program Leader - Anonymous employee City Year Employee Review

1.0
Oct 4, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

got to become real friends with my team of 6 other program leaders

Cons

Long hours (10-11hrs) everyday, makes it hard to have a needed 2nd job Low, taxed stipend, barely livable in the Silicon Valley (& only if you sign up for foodstamps) Treated like a children by upper management Upper management has no idea what is going on at site level

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5.0
Apr 13, 2026
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Pros

Well-organized/structured Transportation, healthcare, and AmeriCorps benefits Lots of teambuilding

Cons

Long days Uniforms A lot of professional development

3.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

connecting with the students will be one of the most rewarding takeways.

Cons

- lack of admin initiative, at times it feels we are being criticized for our job when we get paid crumbs (11$ and hour after tax, california).

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