[Euro7r]

Hello All,

I recently accepted/signed on to work at Impark starting in 2 weeks (Finance job).

I have had a few friends tell me their friends working at the company, it is terrible. Salary sucks, management sucks etc. They work in IT, parking enforcement, finance.

I'm starting to feel a bit uneasy and this doesn't seem like a good start? I also have a friend working in operations that's been there for 20+ years. Mixed feelings.

Any of you guys work there? Or have worked there or know people working there? Just want to find out if these are extreme examples.

[jing]

https://www.glassdoor.ca/Overview/Working-at-Impark-EI_IE13382.11,17.htm

[Euro7r]

https://www.glassdoor.ca/Overview/Working-at-Impark-EI_IE13382.11,17.htm

Online seems quite consistent with low pay for lower level type of work. Pay isn't my biggest concern, more so culture and also if its the hire/fire mentality.

[bcrdukes]

I know someone on RS (not the OP) who works at Impark and I will say he's an asshole galore. :D :D :D

[Euro7r]

I know someone on RS (not the OP) who works at Impark and I will say he's an asshole galore. :D :D :D

Man this is not good sign...Haven't heard a single good thing externally about this company. What have I got myself into :heckno:

[underscore]

The only thing I know about them is their parking enforcement and bill collection policies. To save the stories I'll just say for the OP's sake I hope they're better to deal with internally than externally.

[6793026]

let's just put it this way; people who are grumpy are eager to post. I have yet to post up good findings of a company at where I used to work. Therefore, take it with a grain of salt.

Good people go in with a good heart; great people go in to make a difference and shine. Where you look is where you go.

[Euro7r]

I was excited when I got the job and also knew a personal friend working there for 20+ years at the same company. It's not often you hear many work that long for one company their entire career these days, figured it's gotta be decently good.

Then I told people I knew, nothing but negative comments. Kinda feels discouraging but I gotta go with what it is with a good mindset. Part of human life, we think a lot and in my case overthinking when I haven't even started LOL

[punkwax]

Go in and see for yourself. Forget what others say, make your own decision.

[whitev70r]

All local parking companies are vultures ... Diamond, Impark, Advanced. I can only guess the corporate culture because they love to find the violators, anyone including those who have just passed the time on their ticket by a few mins and then write up a ticket for $125. Telephone agents have to problem shoot pissed off people on the phone and they have to tow the company hard line ... 'sorry, there is nothing I can do about your ticket'.

Only other worst place to work might be collections for Canada Revenue ...

[lowda9]

They got a fancy office location over looking coal harbour you can see helicopter pad and them taking off all day from your office if you're that high up in the ranks.

[bcrdukes]

Man this is not good sign...Haven't heard a single good thing externally about this company. What have I got myself into :heckno:

lol i'm only kidding about the guy being an asshole. he's a good friend of mine and posted that just to get a rile out of him haha :D

You're in good hands. like the other say, go in with a positive attitude and you'll be fine.

[danned]

impark officers
i'm going to throw all my impark tickets to the trash

[rb]

I worked in the industry and from what i was told by my two Impark operation managers, its gone downhill quick after they got bought out about a year ago.

There are good people that work there but you just gotta get to know them to get past the attitudes.

If you're working in accounting, you're probably walking into a nightmare. I always had AR/AP issues every month and every time i called in, there was someone new to deal with.

[Euro7r]

Figured I report back. Communication is absolute garbage for a company this large in size. These idiots can't even communicate a simple message across a small group of people and then expect people to know how to do their jobs and understand all the work policies. When I started working, didn't even give me a run down on policies or issue a manual of some sort to read. When you don't follow their policies, they "RIP" on you for your mistake, like WTF?! I can see why some don't want to work here for long or decide to leave. Zero appreciation for what you bring to the table during the busiest times and then rip you for over the smallest things. Thanks but no thanks, I'm sticking to my 1-year plan (learn whatever I can and jet).

Almost every so often the communication from the boss has some aggressive "attitude". As he's been working here forever, he can get away with it even when others know that's the way he is. End of the day, we are all here to do our jobs and help one another to drive the success of the organization, I really do not understand why the boss needs to "shove" their fucking thoughts down other throats that work below them. There are nicer ways to address the message you are trying to get across.

[instantneedles]

Figured I report back. Communication is absolute garbage for a company this large in size. These idiots can't even communicate a simple message across a small group of people and then expect people to know how to do their jobs and understand all the work policies. When I started working, didn't even give me a run down on policies or issue a manual of some sort to read. When you don't follow their policies, they "RIP" on you for your mistake, like WTF?! I can see why some don't want to work here for long or decide to leave. Zero appreciation for what you bring to the table during the busiest times and then rip you for over the smallest things. Thanks but no thanks, I'm sticking to my 1-year plan (learn whatever I can and jet).

Almost every so often the communication from the boss has some aggressive "attitude". As he's been working here forever, he can get away with it even when others know that's the way he is. End of the day, we are all here to do our jobs and help one another to drive the success of the organization, I really do not understand why the boss needs to "shove" their fucking thoughts down other throats that work below them. There are nicer ways to address the message you are trying to get across.

Would you stay if they gave you a raise or promotion?

[Euro7r]

Would you stay if they gave you a raise or promotion?

No, money only solves money problems. The problem is the attitude of my boss being a complete inconsiderate dbag that it's not enjoyable to work for certain days. One day will be nice guy, another day being a prick. It's like the other day, integrated a new component to the work, but doesn't specifically specify what he wants exactly. Just being vague and general, so we took a run at it since it was a "first run" anyways and he ripped us for not meeting his expectations. It's a first time, there will always be revisions after revision to perfect it, can't expect first go to be perfect. It's simple things like this that pisses me off.

[Teriyaki]

Plenty of managers out there that are undeserving of their title and pay. Try working in an Asian company, or even worse IN Asia and its just utter garbage management. You get the whole seniority thing, where people are just promoted into positions they have no zero business being in and when they fail to "manage" properly its never their fault. They take out every little thing on the team they "manage" so you build a culture of juniors dog eat dogging everyone else so they get to become the monster they vowed never to be.

Oh, right back on topic. Yea, money only goes so far when quality of life is just garbage and work takes up so much of our lives its just not worth it.

[Euro7r]

^ I should have used the proper term when I mentioned "boss" in my example, supposed to have meant VP, pretty much what I wanted to say was, the person calling the shots I work under of. I'm not discrediting his ability to execute his job (he worked from ground up to now executive role); however, it's just not the mentality you would to give off if you want people to commit working for you for a long time with the harsh aggressive attitude. Plus he does so in front of everyone, instead of directly addressing the issue with that person directly. E.g. Say you send out a message with the completed work to a email group and there are things he doesn't like, he will rip you in front of all those in the message chain rather than deal with you directly with what he dislikes.

[Teriyaki]

Yea, understood. What I think I wanted to articulate was that some people are absolutely great at their job no doubt working their way up the chain. However, just being good at that job doesn't make a good manager. Think you nailed it on the head with your last example of blasting an employee in front of everyone, that doesn't foster an inclusive environment that motivates people for the long term.

Job environment can't be great at the moment though. Plans to leave?

[Euro7r]

Yea, understood. What I think I wanted to articulate was that some people are absolutely great at their job no doubt working their way up the chain. However, just being good at that job doesn't make a good manager. Think you nailed it on the head with your last example of blasting an employee in front of everyone, that doesn't foster an inclusive environment that motivates people for the long term.

Job environment can't be great at the moment though. Plans to leave?

Blasting someone in front of everyone is pretty much telling more people how big of a dbag he is. Just don't quite get his logic (guess doesn't think with his stupid head before he says something).

I don't hate the work I do, I am grateful to have a job still in such struggling times and also learning lots of things; however, I can't vision myself working with an asshole for years to come as he will definitely be a "lifer" working here. I have high tolerance and thick skin as I have worked with lots of senior management over the years internally and externally (big corporate clients that are hundreds of billions of dollars), never have a came across an asshole like this guy with communication. Eventually will look at leaving but it will be later on since there's not many opportunities now due to Covid.

Would I recommend anyone to work here, probably not unless it's literally your first job and that's all you can get, or you actually want to gain experience in this particular industry (parking management). All it takes is one bad apple to ruin it all for everyone. Nothing wrong with the work itself as mentioned, just unpleasant working environment at times.

[Euro7r]

Thought I report back since been awhile. Things have not changed a single bit since my last post. In order to survive here, your skin literally needs to be thicker than a telephone book, these people throw out so much fucking attitude, you eventually get so sick and tired of it. You work extra on weekends to push out your work to fulfil deadlines, and they are so quick to judge and call you out on the smallest imperfection, makes this place a shithole. E.g. When you work extra for the company, no thank you or appreciation but get called out for small shit that add absolutely ZERO value to the company. It's like they have nothing to do with your time, just finding shit to fill in their time by look like they are working by nit-picking shit they can get their hands on.

Quite a bit of turnover the past couple months (not directly related to Covid), but people just want out or found better opportunities. I'm already casually looking for new work again, this type of shitty environment takes a toll in your body over the long run.

[instantneedles]

Thought I report back since been awhile. Things have not changed a single bit since my last post. In order to survive here, your skin literally needs to be thicker than a telephone book, these people throw out so much fucking attitude, you eventually get so sick and tired of it. You work extra on weekends to push out your work to fulfil deadlines, and they are so quick to judge and call you out on the smallest imperfection, makes this place a shithole. E.g. When you work extra for the company, no thank you or appreciation but get called out for small shit that add absolutely ZERO value to the company. It's like they have nothing to do with your time, just finding shit to fill in their time by look like they are working by nit-picking shit they can get their hands on.

Quite a bit of turnover the past couple months (not directly related to Covid), but people just want out or found better opportunities. I'm already casually looking for new work again, this type of shitty environment takes a toll in your body over the long run.

Sounds like a bad time brah. I can relate to this when I used to work at the hospital. There was just an overall lack of respect and I remember my 'supervisor' just cussing out at anyone and everyone - including me.

I think it's good if you are giving criticism for the sake of being constructive, but when it gets personal, that's when you need to address it.

I eventually got out of that environment, and I will say, I still get that negativity alot in my current work environment. HOWEVER, going through that experience working at the hospital made me more skilled at knowing how to recognise and address disrespectful behaviour. I now feel a better sense of control as a result. Better control = better job satisfaction.

You can't control how others act and behave, but you can control how you react. My 0.02

[Euro7r]

Sounds like a bad time brah. I can relate to this when I used to work at the hospital. There was just an overall lack of respect and I remember my 'supervisor' just cussing out at anyone and everyone - including me.

I think it's good if you are giving criticism for the sake of being constructive, but when it gets personal, that's when you need to address it.

I eventually got out of that environment, and I will say, I still get that negativity alot in my current work environment. HOWEVER, going through that experience working at the hospital made me more skilled at knowing how to recognise and address disrespectful behaviour. I now feel a better sense of control as a result. Better control = better job satisfaction.

You can't control how others act and behave, but you can control how you react. My 0.02

It's got to the point, I don't even give a fuck as I get emails every week about my work (nit-picked over the most stupid shit that no one overall gives a fuck about as it's not even worth their time). Although over a long stretch it would affect your mentality because who the heck enjoys being nit-picked over their work every week. In Finance, there's always going to be adjustments and shit that isn't clear (Covid doesn't help as people leave and hard to follow up with what exactly happened). It's like as though I need to be 100% perfect operating on a patient being a doctor...

[instantneedles]

It's got to the point, I don't even give a fuck as I get emails every week about my work (nit-picked over the most stupid shit that no one overall gives a fuck about as it's not even worth their time). Although over a long stretch it would affect your mentality because who the heck enjoys being nit-picked over their work every week. In Finance, there's always going to be adjustments and shit that isn't clear (Covid doesn't help as people leave and hard to follow up with what exactly happened). It's like as though I need to be 100% perfect operating on a patient being a doctor...

The irony is that I've seen doctor's totally get away with stuff and noone calling them out on it. 4Head

[sexyaccord]

, and they are so quick to judge and call you out on the smallest imperfection, makes this place a shithole.

Not saying this is right, or if you're in the same department,

but Impark Finance does accounting work/statements for their landlords (the owners of the parking lots they managed),

so sometimes an $100 error in additional expense/revenue because of a mistake is scrutinised because they are technically handling someone else's money (like a bank)

Doesn't help that Impark takes a cut, if anything is off, it could potentially raise "fraud" concerns, and Impark will loose the business

[Euro7r]

Time to report back a year later since last post. What has changed since last post to present date, a shit load has changed and still changing.

- Covid laid off a lot of junior staff, now they are chopping up the managers (which doesn't quite make sense as they are already busting out 80-90 hours a week, then they get given the big FUCK YOU 2-week notice). Staff shortage already, so getting rid of managers that are doing all the extra work from senior to junior level just don't get the logic. They aren't replacing these managers either, so the work gets dumped to everyone else that's already swamped.

- All financial functions being outsourced out to cheapo labor countries. Been told the entire team could be donesies by end of this calendar year. Will need to consult legal advice if I get cut as apparently they try to not pay the proper severance unless you take legal action against them (which doesn't make sense either, why they are even wasting money for legal fees when they should do the right thing in the first place). Fucking idiots?! They probably think people will just accept what is given and sign?

- Organization going through deep ass restructuring and it's become a shit hole because its created a shitty work environment where people don't even know if they'll have a job the next day. Literally could show up and they'll give you the big FUCK YOU out the door. You could be the hardest worker and still get booted. The vibe and tone is super negative at this point as the people I've worked with, they have become some amazing people as you build the relationship with.

At this point, would you guys search for new job and take a new job if you get it (leave on your own). Or wait till they boot your ass and they pay you out some severance?

Honestly I told myself I would give myself a year working here and then start looking for new job again when I started in 2020. Although life circumstances has changed, I have a mortgage and getting married next year (these didn't come into the picture in 2020). Kinda feel like stuck in this shit hole lol

[TOS'd]

I'd rather work at mcdonalds than impark. :inoutugh:

[Eff-1]

Time to report back a year later since last post. What has changed since last post to present date, a shit load has changed and still changing.

- Covid laid off a lot of junior staff, now they are chopping up the managers (which doesn't quite make sense as they are already busting out 80-90 hours a week, then they get given the big FUCK YOU 2-week notice). Staff shortage already, so getting rid of managers that are doing all the extra work from senior to junior level just don't get the logic. They aren't replacing these managers either, so the work gets dumped to everyone else that's already swamped.

- All financial functions being outsourced out to cheapo labor countries. Been told the entire team could be donesies by end of this calendar year. Will need to consult legal advice if I get cut as apparently they try to not pay the proper severance unless you take legal action against them (which doesn't make sense either, why they are even wasting money for legal fees when they should do the right thing in the first place). Fucking idiots?! They probably think people will just accept what is given and sign?

- Organization going through deep ass restructuring and it's become a shit hole because its created a shitty work environment where people don't even know if they'll have a job the next day. Literally could show up and they'll give you the big FUCK YOU out the door. You could be the hardest worker and still get booted. The vibe and tone is super negative at this point as the people I've worked with, they have become some amazing people as you build the relationship with.

At this point, would you guys search for new job and take a new job if you get it (leave on your own). Or wait till they boot your ass and they pay you out some severance?

Honestly I told myself I would give myself a year working here and then start looking for new job again when I started in 2020. Although life circumstances has changed, I have a mortgage and getting married next year (these didn't come into the picture in 2020). Kinda feel like stuck in this shit hole lol

That doesn't sound great. At the same time though, I can only imagine how covid has basically decimated impark's financials the past 1.5 years.

Leaving on your own terms is always a better experience than getting shown the door. And looking for work while employed is a lot less stressful than being unemployed. It's a no brainer.

[Traum]

At this point, would you guys search for new job and take a new job if you get it (leave on your own). Or wait till they boot your ass and they pay you out some severance?

Ugh... the update sounds horrible. I'm sorry it is happening like that.

IMO, it would be noticeably better if you can land a new job and quit on your own -- but only if you have found that new job first. You may not care about burning bridges at this point, but if you can set your mind to find that next job, I think your attitude towards your current job at Impark would also change significantly for yourself as well. Essentially, you wouldn't give a shxt about any pressure or negative stuff they throw at you since you know you're gonna leave anyway. It doesn't mean you're gonna do a sloppy job at work, but you won't need to impress anyone, and that always make work life easier.