Amazing way to work your way into office jobs - Receptionist H&R Block Employee Review

5.0
Apr 20, 2022
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Pros

I didn't know what a healthy working environment really looked like until H&R Block. The manager and tax pros are so great to work with and open to helping you learn and answer any questions that you may have. Honestly the best thing about this job was my manager Jonathan. (For context, I am a young woman who happens to be Caucasian and blonde) This is sad, but before H&R Block I had never had a male manager to did NOT ask me about my sex life, make inappropriate comments towards me, mock me, ask invasive questions about my personal life, make condescending comments towards me when I asked a dumb question, treat me as lesser, "accidentally" touch my butt, make blonde jokes about me, and/or say sexist, racist, and/or homophobic comments to/about anyone. I guess my standards for male managers were pretty low, but thanks to Jonathan, I have faith that there are male leaders out their who aren't creeps and jerks. He never once made me feel dumb, uncomfortable, or unsafe. He never touched me, discriminated against me for being young, or gossiped about any of the employees. I don't know how much he gets paid, but he definitely deserves a raise, he is the best manager that I have ever had.

Cons

The pay isn't really that great and corporate cares more about numbers than the client experience. The outdated computer systems cause problems at least ten times a week and they always stop working at the worst times; also the office phones are really outdated. The verbal abuse you receive from clients is also usually in regards to the issues I just listed.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Great work during tax season

Cons

Not available year round for most employees

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

H&R Block provides thorough training, and employees should expect to study continuously throughout the season. The training is valuable and helps build a strong understanding of tax preparation. There are opportunities to "level up," and advancing through the certification levels can lead to higher pay over time. Management is approachable and readily available when assistance is needed.

Cons

The position is seasonal, and the starting pay is $12 per hour. During peak tax season, employees may work very long hours—sometimes up to 10 hours a day, 6 to 7 days a week—which can be physically and mentally exhausting. In my first month, I also found that some of the staff were not especially welcoming, which made the initial adjustment more challenging.

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