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False Advertisement Sprinkled with Empty Promises - Anonymous employee FirstService Residential Employee Review

2.0
Oct 25, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some pros to working at FirstService Residential is that you can meet a lot of knowledgeable people, learn a lot about the business and overall, just gaining experience about the industry.

Cons

Unfortunately, there have been a lot of empty promises of development plans, pay increases and growth opportunities. Every internal growth opportunity that is presented gets turned down and replaced with an external candidate which is disappointing and discouraging. Pay increases that were promised upon signing the offer letter are often dismissed quickly and not looked into. Baiting those looking for a career to grow in with the empty promise of internal growth is wrong. Preaching about promotions yet not being able to say how many people have been promoted from within your regional office team is embarrassing. Dangling pay increases and bonuses in front of your most dedicated employees just for them to not even receive it after their end of the bargain has been fulfilled is hurtful. Retention in employees is not emphasized in the workplace which leads to low morale and a discouraged team.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Great Support. Great management. Lots of vendor perks.

Cons

Very long hours. Must work to learn about all full cycle of audits, landscape, accounting, paving, reserve funding, public speaking, basic law, and keep current with new changes in HOA practices

4.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

Great company culture with strong core values and a collaborative environment. As a remote employee, the flexibility and work-life balance are a huge plus. The IT environment is also very dynamic — there are multiple systems, platforms, and technologies in use, so the work rarely feels repetitive or boring. The company is supportive of employee growth and development, offering training opportunities and access to a large online learning library. Another positive sign is the number of long-term employees; many people have been with the company for 5+ years, which says a lot about overall employee satisfaction and stability.

Cons

The company frequently changes business processes and technologies. While innovation is good, it can sometimes feel like just when you’ve fully mastered a system or workflow, a new tool or process is introduced. Workload can also fluctuate depending on business initiatives and project demands. Because it’s a large organization, there are a lot of layers of leadership — supervisors, managers, directors, VPs, etc. At times, it can be unclear who the correct point of contact or decision-maker is for certain situations.

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FirstService Residential Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! As we grow, we are finding new ways to scale our processes and procedures ESPECIALLY when it comes to change management. We appreciate hearing about your personal experience with us and hope you continue to share your valuable feedback with our leadership teams! - Kaitlin Buccheri, Sr. Communications and Engagement Manager
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