Pros
For the most part, the onsite teams were supportive of one another and positive. The IT team and marketing teams are responsive and helpful. In terms of communication and reporting, they are organized. There is a thoughtful approach to streamlining office work flow.
Cons
The pressure from corporate is unreasonably high. They set high expectations that the teams are not likely to reach, then blame the leasing team when those goals are not met. Rather than admitting to being micro-managers and trying to change, they spin it is "The Optima Way". We were told "Optima is intense, everyone feels pressured a lot and it doesn't get any better, you just get used to it." What company in 2022 talks like that? It is disgusting. The property management and leasing teams are the reason this company is successful, and they have the nerve to make us feel pressured to the point some people admit to crying themselves to sleep. The commissions they offer are often less than 0.50% of the total contract revenue, so it is not like the pressure feels worth it at the end of the day. There truly is no way to spin the "perks" to be worth the needless stress they apply to you. I've been under less pressure for bigger projects and achieved more success. With Optima? No, they truly do not trust employees. It's to the point they comment on every single thing you do every day you work. That breeds fear, not motivation.
