Q&A With ESA Employees
ESA employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at ESA
Top heavy not working to stop underground economy
No real benefits at ESA
Lack of stimulation, not learning new things, negative attitides.
Q&A With ESA Employees
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How are the healthcare options at ESA?
Aetna Insurance
What kind of activities do employees at ESA participate in outside of work?
We used to have lots of fun training and informational gatherings at places like Dave and Busters, Main Even, Top Golf.. but the past year we haven’t had anything.
What is the best perk or benefit that ESA offers?
The PTO
How are the vision insurance options at ESA?
Affordable! Great network!
How are the dental insurance options at ESA?
I haven’t used my dental insurance yet, but the premium is very affordable.
What do you wish you knew before starting at ESA?
The high turnover rate and the real reason why.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at ESA?
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
How hard is it to get promoted at ESA?
This also depends on your direct supervisor. If you have one that backs and supports you moving up, you’ll move up quickly. If you have one that doesn’t pull for their employees, you’ll be stuck in the same position.
How long does it take to hear back after applying to ESA?
Depends on the GM.
How long after an interview at ESA does it take to hear back?
Typically pretty fast if they are interested in hiring you.
What is the dress code at ESA?
Top Employee Response
Uniforms
How's the vacation policy at ESA?
If you’re lucky enough to get a full time position, the PTO accrual is awesome! Tops out at 100 vacation hours per year, so you have to use them or lose them. And using them let’s you acquire more PTO. Plus 6 personal holidays a year.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at ESA?
No difference. It’s all under FMLA
How do you feel about ESA's future?
They are currently franchising out a great deal of their properties, and from what I’ve seen they are bringing in less and less revenue each year when comparing quarter
How common is it to switch departments or teams at ESA?
There is an extremely high employee turnover rate at ESA, especially in the market I’m in, so people don’t often stay around long enough to switch departments or teams.
How often do employees get raises at ESA?
So far I’ve gotten one every year in June, but this year there has been no talk of one at all.
How do I do well in an interview at ESA?
Just show up and say you have open availability
What should I wear for an interview at ESA?
Business casual
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from ESA?
The AGM, it took a week.. I kept having to call them, they would never call me.
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that ESA asks?
How flexible is your schedule, when you are available for work
How flexible is your work schedule at ESA?
Not at all.