Be very careful when starting a new job and are on a new probationary period trust no one. - Operations Agent Southwest Airlines Employee Review

1.0
Mar 10, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The flight benefits, and when protected by the union you can get away with murder. The pay isn’t bad once you put in a few years.

Cons

Unfair punishment, wrongful termination, watching others get away with sexual harassment, fighting and others able to accuse you of harassment on social media and not being able to defend yourself even when you provide evidence that you were being harassed. Delete all social media and give no one your cell phone number if you are on probation because they will use it against you if you are wrongfully accused. Don’t do it it isn’t worth it

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Southwest Airlines Response
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Southwest Airlines complies with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In addition, Southwest has instituted a Policy Concerning Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination & Retaliation, which prohibits such conduct and provides a procedure for Southwest to investigate alleged violations. Southwest also has a Workplace Violence Prevention policy, which prohibits violence and threats of violence at work and/or involving other Employees. While we appreciate your feedback and your service to Southwest, please understand that the safety of our Customers and Employees is our top priority.

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Cons

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