Work your way to Manager then leave - Branch Manager Hertz Employee Review

2.0
Apr 13, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Getting a free car, very flexible if business is slow I've been able to get out early sometimes. The people at Hertz are very good and are always available if you need help.

Cons

Company can be very incompetent at times which can lead to very frustrated employees. The new senior management has put way too much pressure on middle management to hit unrealistic sales goals, and grow the business despite branches having no staff to satisfy the business they already have. Making employees have to work at other locations that are a hour away from them because theres no is ridiculous and is why there is such low morale. They have now basically capped bonuses that is what a lot of branch managers depend on to make ends meet. When I first started at Hertz it was still a decent company now everybody is quitting including managers and they can't get anyone though the door because the pay is simply not enough and doesn't attract quality employees. The work life balance is terrible you can't even fully relax during the weekend because something may happen at the branch that you need to attend to. Extreme angry customers all the time because we don't have staff which leads to longer wait times and huge delays for customers looking for cars. My advice to anyone still working there is to work your way to manager then leave the first opportunity you get. If you can manage a hertz location you can manage anywhere

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5.0
Apr 13, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work in tandem with other professionals in your trade, always had a feeling of "family" working alongside my peers. We come together when times are tough, this is very rewarding,

Cons

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2.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

It is possible to make a difference if you are determined enough. Many engineers work hard and most try.

Cons

The company has a ton of tech debt that it recognized, but is not being addressed. Management controls the time, scope and so quality is falling. The people they have hired lack fundamentals understanding of software development practices. The company often will make decisions to save small amounts of money with their facilities and tools they give to employees without understanding the opportunity cost that was lost. Overtime is required. You can't work here if you want to have a family or keep your family from hating you. Title inflation is real. Many people are actually performing one level down from their stated title and those that are not are only not failing due to putting in crazy hours. Middle management wont stickup for their people to ensure they are not burning out. They see it happening multiple times in front of them and they do nothing.

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