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Gail McGovern
914 Ratings
Pros
Really feel like you are making a difference (in 54 reviews)
Helping people gives you a sense of purpose (in 105 reviews)
Cons
Work/life balance the scale will tip towards work (in 65 reviews)
Upper management in Washington DC dictating asinine protocols that were out of touch with the mission of the department (in 102 reviews)
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"Good place to work"
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Fair management, positive atmosphere, interesting work where you learn new things daily. Enjoyed my part time job there while I was there.
Cons
I personally can't think of any--it was only part time. More hours could have been better. I would have liked to be able to have that.
American Red Cross 2017-09-16 05:10 PDT![American Red Cross Logo]()
"They mean well, management can just be difficult"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at American Red Cross full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Wonderful organization with heartfelt mission
Cons
Supervisors and Managers can sometimes get lost in numbers which. while the numbers are understandably important, can make the workers feel as though they do not matter.
Advice to Management
Take a moment to listen to your staff. There needs to be a compromise - happier workers make more production. Hear them out.
American Red Cross 2017-09-15 12:42 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Ok job with endless administrative hassles"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at American Red Cross full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Pretty good job with overtime. Lots of travel. Working with donors can be great lots of interesting people to connect with.
Cons
Managed by fools. Racial and gender imbalance creates a negative and lazy work environment. Zero opportunity to advance. The pay is too low for what we do.
Advice to Management
Managers should work for the staff to improve company, not pander to officers to keep their jobs.
American Red Cross 2017-09-10 10:36 PDT![American Red Cross Logo]()
"Assistant Station Manager"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at American Red Cross full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
I loved moving to different parts of the world. I felt we made a difference.
Cons
You're on call 24/7. You don't get any training.
Advice to Management
You can't hold your people accountable when you don't tell them your expectations.
American Red Cross 2017-09-12 12:34 PDT![American Red Cross Logo]()
"Solid Company"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at American Red Cross (More than 3 years)
Pros
Focused on trained staff, solid communication
Cons
Even though nonprofit, has bureaucracy issues due to size
American Red Cross 2017-09-11 02:35 PDT![American Red Cross Logo]()
"Charge Nurse"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at American Red Cross full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Meeting and working with fantastic blood donors. Working as a team to save lives.
Cons
Long, varied work hours. Some weeks better than others. Not as bad as some other RN schedules.
American Red Cross 2017-09-10 10:47 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Great work for a great cause"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at American Red Cross full-time
Pros
Supportive supervisor
Great cause
Opportunity to growCons
Constantly changing process
Challenging momentsAmerican Red Cross 2017-09-04 16:39 PDT![American Red Cross Logo]()
"Red cross"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at American Red Cross part-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Hours were perfect for about 5 years then
Cons
Select of people to call was less and less
Advice to Management
New lists for calling was needed
American Red Cross 2017-09-04 23:12 PDT![American Red Cross Logo]()
"American Red Cross"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at American Red Cross full-time
Pros
Great place to work if you enjoy helping people.
Cons
Not a place to work if your looking for great pay.
American Red Cross 2017-09-05 06:54 PDT![American Red Cross Logo]()
"DPM"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at American Red Cross full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
I loved my time with the Red Cross! I was lucky enough to have both an amazing boss and incredible co-workers. The mission was the reason I joined, the people are the reason I stayed.
Cons
It can be very exhausting and emotionally hard assisting people on the worst day of their life, but is also very rewarding.
Advice to Management
Continue to allow individuals from the field to make significant input in the direction of the organization.
American Red Cross 2017-09-02 16:03 PDT
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