GAF reviews

3.2

56% would recommend to a friend

(561 total reviews)
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John Altmeyer

40% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

GAF has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 561 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GAF employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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561 reviews
1.0
Jun 6, 2021

You are replaceable.

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Pros

They pay well, but is it sustainable? When there's a problem, they just throw money at it. If you work hard and have a "can do" attitude, you will be given your bosses responsibilities but no raise or promotion. They are an industry leading company that somehow stays under the radar. They make sure everyone they work with knows how they are #1 with all of the smugness that you'd expect from the north east. Industry leading turnovers! If you like constant changes and no job security, this is the place for you!

Cons

GAF has had a transformation from a family feel to a heartless corporation. Actually they have always acted like this. Look back at fallout of the ELK and United Coatings aqusations. Instead of holding people accountable for their performance, they wait until a large RIF to get rid of people. Nepotism runs wild and decisions are made arbitrarily. No one knows who's running the show. No one knows who they report to or why and then it will change again. The ultra wealthy owners get to boast in Forbes about their $1.5b EBITA after completely dropping the ball during the pandemic. Seriously who elects mass layoffs and furloughs and then boasts about their record earnings months later. Of course just like with the tax breaks in 17-18, employees didn't see a dime. If you are lucky enough to leave on your own you will be treated like the enemy and ghosted by everyone toting the company line fearful of association. Forget it if you are terminated. You might as well be dead, not "alumni" like some companies. Prepare for a difficult divorce when you leave. Remember these are your colleagues not your family despite their efforts to try and convince you. They don't actually care about you and you are replaceable.

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1.0
May 16, 2018

Territory Manager

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Pros

Great counterparts who are very knowledgeable.

Cons

Arrogant company that has major problems with upper management. Upon giving two weeks notice, company refused to pay for final two weeks and made exiting extremely difficult. Egotistical Manager who is more concerned about his compensation then the team members that make his exorbitant compensation possible.

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