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Stein Kruse
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Pros
"The 9/80 schedule is great, my team is flexible and great to work with" (in 25 reviews)
"Meet people from around the world" (in 9 reviews)
Cons
"Work life balance is lip service only" (in 11 reviews)
"Long hours, low pay, management rules strictly by fear and intimidation" (in 13 reviews)
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"Driver guide"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Holland America part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great location with opportunity to experience nature; super staff and coworkers and great spirit.
Cons
The five plus month season flies by too quickly.
Advice to Management
Increase use of experienced guides to train newcomers
Holland America 2018-09-17 15:42 PDT![Holland America Logo]()
"Data Scientist"
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Good company to work with. Great workplace.
Cons
You are supposed to work very independently.
Holland America 2018-12-13 17:02 PST![Holland America Logo]()
"Not great."
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Holland America full-time
Pros
Great travel experience. Excellent sea going team.
Cons
Shore side management aloof and deaf to the needs of sea going team. Poor communication with sea going team members. Inadequate pay.
Holland America 2018-11-26 14:09 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Senior Financial Analyst"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Holland America full-time (More than a year)
Pros
The people, benefits and culture are great!
Cons
The work/life balance is difficult. Many long hours are expected.
Holland America 2018-10-26 10:41 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Great Company and Great Work/Life Balance"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Holland America full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Vacation Time
9/80 days (Every other Friday off)
Recognition from Management for Hard WorkCons
Long Hours at Times
Lots of Vacation but No Time to Use it
Pay is low for the regionAdvice to Management
Pay should be in line with inflation, 2-3% increase per year does not keep up with cost of living increases and home affordability in the Seattle Area
Holland America 2018-10-02 13:26 PDTHelpful (2)
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"This is a good place to get some experience, then go get a better job."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Holland America full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Good benefits, opportunities to advance, cruise and travel benefits.
Cons
Long hours, low pay, management rules strictly by fear and intimidation. This company wants to wring everything it can out of its employees and the towns it’s ships visit, and contribute nothing to the local economies.
Advice to Management
Try being a partner to the State and people of Alaska, instead of a drain on the economy and resources. Put a meaningful number of year round jobs with benefits in the State.
Holland America 2018-10-01 19:35 PDT![Holland America Logo]()
"Why Steiner?"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Holland America full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Holland america is really good to work
Cons
Unfortunately holland america works with Steiner for spa. Horrible company to work for. Try to avoid work for Steiner.
Holland America 2018-09-14 08:01 PDT![Holland America Logo]()
"Business Analyst"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Holland America full-time
Pros
The 9/80 schedule allows employees to take every other Friday off.
The work culture is pretty laid back.
Lots of future expansion in the pipeline.Cons
Pay is somewhat lower than comparable positions at other companies.
Advice to Management
Staff up appropriately when you bring on new/more ships.
More integration with Carnival/Princess could create more efficiency.Holland America 2018-09-25 03:43 PDT![Holland America Logo]()
"bartender"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at Holland America full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
I love being on this profession it is my passion.
Cons
having hard guest i love being challenged by them to manage and to solve divert the issues into a positived.
Holland America 2018-09-03 15:09 PDT![Holland America Logo]()
"GSA"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOPros
good place to work and have fun.
Cons
sometimes you run into unforeseen situations.
Holland America 2018-08-16 15:43 PDT
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