Disconnect between direct support workers and senior level workers - Teacher May Institute Employee Review

2.0
13 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Students and families are some of the best I’ve worked with. Tough job but with lots of opportunities

Cons

General philosophy of management is to create more rules than to create solutions

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May Institute Response
2mo
We appreciate you taking the time to write this review. We appreciate your thoughts and will certainly continue to work to find the balance between safety and helping staff work effectively.

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5.0
1 Jul 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

May Institute has been a great place to grow and enhance my career. I started in an entry-level position over a decade ago and have been promoted along the way to a direct-level position. They have fostered my educational and professional growth with highly-qualified supervisors and meaningful collaboration. They value employees well-being and satisfaction.

Cons

The work can be challenging, but the people are amazing!

1.0
5 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

opportunity to work with amazing clients who will brighten your day if you have a passion and understanding for this field and compassion for this population

Cons

- Poor upper management - Lack of consistency across departments - Standards and operations vary depending on the person and are not consistent across all employees - Failure to take action against allegations of abuse - Lack of oversight - Abundance of unqualified staff being hired - Disregard for staff well-being and burn out risks

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May Institute Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns regarding leadership, consistency in operations, employee well-being, and workplace culture seriously. Creating a supportive, accountable, and respectful environment for all employees is a priority, and feedback such as yours helps identify areas for focus.
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