Metropolitan Transportation Authority Employee Reviews about "manager"

Pros

Some good people/managers Great benefits and pay A lot of personal time (sick and vacation)

Cons

If you have a bad supervisor, you are screwed. The company does not listen to people not in management positions. I had an issue with my manager harassing me and HR, EEO and Labor Relations stood by and let the abuse happen. This manager also has a pending lawsuit from my coworker and the last two employees under him quit.

Pros

If believe in the MTA's mission and its criticality to New York City, it can be an extremely rewarding place to work. People take a lot of pride in what we do and you can feel like you're making a contribution (though it often feels like a part of a part of a part of a piece of the whole).

Cons

It can be really hard to get things done through many layers of bureaucracy and middle managers who shut things down. There isn't enough attention to improving culture and employee experience.

Pros

Money Freedom of schedule No managers breathing down neck most of the time Good environment

Cons

Hours when starting Can’t chose days off Seniority when starting Travel time 24 hour on call

Pros

Benefits Work life is stable

Cons

No overtime Managers are difficult to work with

Pros

If you want a no layoff job with overtime opportuinty this is the place. If you are flexible on hours you can find a niche to hide your whole 25 years here if that is what you want.

Cons

When something is designated a priority everything else suffers. Some of the most corrupt people got promoted in the ERO and Line Manager programs. The Sabbath Observers run the place.

Pros

Many excellent colleagues who are devoted to public service and are experts in their respective fields. A lot of opportunity and freedom to do excellent work, if you are in the right position and department.

Cons

Many, many layers of bureaucracy and overlapping areas of authority. Too many middle-managers with no real function, authority, or accountability. In many departments, a culture where non-performing and even troublesome employees can survive for decades because managers don't want to go through the trouble of terminating them.

Pros

Great benefits Easy going management Competitive pay

Cons

Most real engineering work is contracted out. Engineers are more of project managers

Pros

Friendly Staff and managers. People are willing to help when needed. There are multiple managers on one floor but one of them is extremely nice and caring

Cons

Everyone works in cubicles which makes it hard to interact with people sometimes. - Food in the area is very expensive

Pros

I was lucky to get a good manager who was keen to teach me. Not very hectic. If you have a family this is a good place.

Cons

Not very easy to get promotions

Pros

I really appreciated learning about the company. I was very excited learning the data center. Manager initiales différent projects to help keep students busy.

Cons

Too big of a bureaucracy. It is however understandable for a public company of its size. Interns need to get more involved.