The most stressful and unappreciated company I've ever worked for. I'm still trying to find this so called LUV. - Customer Service Agent Southwest Airlines Employee Review

2.0
Sep 9, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay. Cool uniforms. I've already run out of pros this I'll just write this to get to 20 words.

Cons

Underpaid for the stress of disrespectful and violent passengers. You make great money because you are worked day and night almost around the clock. No sign of a break anywhere. Everyday you come to work you are frightened you will not have a job at the end of the day. Supervisors are overworked and stressed well. Many times I've walked in the supervisors office only to find them crying wondering if today was the day they'd get let go from this WONDERFUL company they've worked for 10, 15, & 20 years. Don't believe the hype. Southwest it's not that great of a company.

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Cons

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Pros

The company offers competitive travel benefits, good pay, and the opportunity to work with many dedicated employees. The brand has a strong reputation, and there is potential for a positive work environment if leadership consistently lives up to the company's stated values.

Cons

Southwest Airlines has the potential to be a great company, but the workplace culture falls short of its public image. In my experience as an employee in HR I see the microaggressions are common, and employees of color face barriers to career growth and advancement that are not equally experienced by everyone. Leadership lacks transparency, communication is inconsistent, and employees are often left without clear explanations for important decisions. There is a disconnect between the company's stated commitment to diversity and inclusion and what is experienced in the workplace. The organization would be a much better place to work if leadership fostered a culture of accountability, transparency, respect, and equitable opportunities for all employees.

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