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Working at Waste Management in Houston, TX: 12 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Houston, TX Area

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On average, employees in Houston, TX at Waste Management give their company a 2.5 rating out of 5.0 based on 12, whereas overall Average Rating of Waste Management is 3.7 out of 5.0 based on 137 Waste Management Review Ratings. The happiest Waste Management employees in Houston, TX are Data Protection Administrators submitting an average rating of 5.0 and Anonymous Employees with a rating of 3.5.

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3.7
Average Rating
(based on 77 Waste Management Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.6
Growth Opportunities
3.2
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
3.8
Rewards You Receive
3.6
Support You Get
3.7
Way You Work
4.0
Work Setting
3.6
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"This is "the company" to work for in the waste and the environmental sector. Highly ethical, highly motivated to do right things and still make a profit for all stakeholders. They take good care of their employees and provide as stable and safe a work environment as possible."
Posted 9 years ago in Houston, TX

Working at Waste Management in Houston, TX: 12 Employee Reviews

Equipment Services Project Manager

"Enjoyed working here."

QA Tester

"Fast paced. Very serious and professional about Quality Assurance Testing. Knowledgeable, professional and good people. Treated consultants and employees alike."

What do you like about working at Waste Management?

"Knowledgeable, professional and good people that stood up for what they think is right."

What don't you like about working at Waste Management?

"At the time I worked there, a new manager took over and eliminated the QA department to save money within a 24 hr period. This was handled poorly."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Do not handle any other downsizing the way this was handled."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.7
Waste Management (137)

3.9 Highest Rated in this Industry is Nexon (6)
3.5 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Allied Waste Industries (25)
3.7 Average of All Companies in this Industry (338)
Consultant

What do you like about working at Waste Management?

"I believe in what they do."

What don't you like about working at Waste Management?

"I was disappointed they didn't didn't try to fit consultants into a full time job,even though management had promised such. They also cut the consultants loose without some sort of warning."

Senior Business Analyst

"Great company to work for, I was there under contract."

Waste Management Employee

"This company is a meat grinder for great people. They use them and toss them."

What do you like about working at Waste Management?

"My Team was hand-picked and one of the best ever."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The best advice I can give is - DON'T WORK FOR THIS COMPANY."

What don't you like about working at Waste Management?

"More red tape than the government and a meat grinder for great people."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management needs to treat people with respect and dignity."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Data Protection Administrator

What do you like about working at Waste Management?

"WM was a wonderful company that took care of me and my family along with expanding my career."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The company is top tier and I would recommend it to anyone who has the chance to work for them."

What don't you like about working at Waste Management?

"Economy is what it is and due to RIF... not really a negative towards the company, just the economy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I feel that if a company strives to ensure quality from its employees then it will receive the same results."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Waste Management Employee

"Waste Management is great company and excellent steward of the environment. I believe they place extensive value on their customers and are trying to find ways to place the same on their employees. The IT staff is fairly large and not as well established from a standards and process. Overall, a good place to work for most."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Waste Management Employee

"Waste Management is an excellent place to work. They take care of their people and provide them every opportunity to excel."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Salesforce Administrator

"It is a good company to work at for developers."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Project Manager

"This is "the company" to work for in the waste and the environmental sector. Highly ethical, highly motivated to do right things and still make a profit for all stakeholders. They take good care of their employees and provide as stable and safe a work environment as possible."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Waste Management Employee

"Recognized company, but horrible at retaining great performers."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Accountant

"Waste Management is a great company to work for. However, it is extremely hard to get advancements. The company is competitive with initial salary packages. Most people that work there are comfortable and happy so there is not a lot of turn around."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
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