Comfortable and Familiar - Anonymous employee Venterra Realty Employee Review

4.0
Aug 24, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Time off for volunteering, competitive pay, reasonable work life balance, pretty good job security, continued education stipend, yearly conferences that are pretty fun, the company is fairly willing to spend money on employees, little gifts and lunches on workiversaries and birthdays, birthdays off, hybrid schedules, they are open to lateral moves, and lots of other little benefits that are nice.

Cons

It's still a corporate job. If you are coming from corporate at another company, the things that are cons there are also cons here. A decent amount of politicking and game playing, not a lot of transparency, and a few leaders that are dug in deep but toxic to the company as a whole. There are lots of little things I can nitpick, but at the end of the day, its like most other corporate cubicle jobs: you're a cog in the machine, they don't really care what you think, they are definitely keeping score at all times, and REAL promotions are exceedingly rare. It's likely not worse than you've experienced, but don't be fooled into thinking it will be all that different.

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Venterra Realty Response
3y
Thank you for reflecting on your time on the Venterra team. I’m glad that you enjoyed a few of the perks and programs that make our culture a unique one, but it sounds like some of your experiences conflicted with our core values and/or leader promises, so I appreciate you bringing them up. As it relates to family members of our founders working in the business, I am glad they are participating in the business. The standard that has been set for any family member to join the business is that they have to prove to be meaningful contributors to the success of the organization and for the betterment of all our team members. We believe this standard is being met and they will be part of our long-term plan to ensure Venterra’s culture is preserved for decades to come. Please reach out to me by phone (905-717-8264) or email (rroos@venterraliving.com) to discuss any specifics you’re comfortable sharing. As a reminder, EthicsPoint (https://bit.ly/3stiJsA) also remains available to former Venterra colleagues, if you’d prefer to detail your concerns anonymously. Thank you again for sharing and in advance for any additional conversation.

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Company allows for responsibility to make a change. Everyone is extremely pleasant to work with, and leadership allows for opportunities to grow with the organization. There is no limit to what you can do here to make an impact. I could not love a company more to work for.

Cons

Only negative I can think of is I wish the company offered more benefits. They seem a little limited compared to other companies.

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Venterra Realty Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear about your positive experience and appreciate all you do as part of our team. We remain committed to creating a workplace where team members feel supported, valued, and proud of the work they do.
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Pros

Use to be a lot. Not really anymore compared to other management companies

Cons

Venterra’s culture has shifted to a 'Just a Number' approach. The disconnect is most visible in how they treat on-site staff. Leadership pushes an 'Amazon-style' AI model and expects 24/7 dedication, yet the financial incentives are a shell game. Regular residents often receive better deals through move-in specials (like 8 weeks free) than the employees who actually run the building. Combine that with full-price amenity fees and rent increases that eat up every merit raise, and it’s clear the company no longer values its people. Talent is leaving because the math—and the stress—simply doesn't add up anymore. Leadership thinks we have 'nothing to do' while on-site teams are burning out and working late nights to keep up. Regular residents get better financial deals. A '1-2 months free' concession for a resident often equals or beats the total annual 'discount' given to employees. We pay full price for the 'Smart Bundle' and all amenity fees. They give you a raise and then immediately raise your rent. The money goes right back to the company. Over the last 2 years, the 'people first' vibe is gone, replaced by a cold, replaceable approach and a failed obsession with mimicking Amazon’s AI metrics.

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