Steep learning curve, but very long hours are expected - Anonymous employee Sixt Employee Review

3.0
Oct 22, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good onboarding Steep learning curve Much responsibility Smart people A good career step to take in the beginning of your work life They trust that you can do the job Nice, fun and competent colleagues Strong company culture Good pay (if you achieve your bonus target...)

Cons

Poor work-life balance Top management is practicing management by fear Not much attention to employee satisfaction - why not make exit interview Employee turnover is high Very performance oriented High work load Sometimes there seems to be changes for the changes, but no integration of strategy

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Sixt Response
8y
We appreciate your feedback. Sixt provides training courses to our employees to ensure they are ready to tackle any job at hand. Our recruiters work hard to explain our job responsibilities well and hire competent, and eager employees with the hunger to move up. We are growing immensely and the opportunity to make a difference is high. Thanks for the advice! We recently started implementing exit interviews to improve our employee satisfaction. We apologize you saw our high work load as a con. We focus on hiring performance oriented individuals who can drive in the fast lane!

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Excellent work environment, helpful managers

Cons

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Sixt Response
2mo
Dear former employee, thank you for sharing your experience with us in Phoenix. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the work environment and found our managers helpful during your time with Team Orange. We also hear your feedback on the impact of customer reviews on individual performance metrics. We understand this can feel disproportionate at times, and it's valuable input as we continuously review how we measure and support our teams. We wish you all the best in your next role. Best regards
3.0
Apr 1, 2026
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Pros

• Strong learning experience in business operations, especially P&L, pricing, and revenue growth • Opportunity to work with talented and driven colleagues • Clear performance structure with defined KPIs and bonus incentives • Fast-paced environment that builds resilience and management skills • Good exposure to leadership communication and corporate expectations

Cons

• High-pressure, top-down culture with constant focus on results • Middle management roles can feel unsupported despite high expectations • Disciplinary actions sometimes felt excessive for minor issues • Workplace culture included gossip and lack of professionalism at times • Limited coaching and development—more focus on outcomes than guidance • Bonus structure can be difficult to fully achieve due to split KPIs • Customer service metrics felt unrealistic to consistently control • Perception of over-policing performance (both under- and over-performance scrutinized) • Advancement expectations are aggressive; may not be ideal for those not seeking rapid promotion • Frontline employees appear prioritized over management support

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Sixt Response
2mo
Dear former employee, thank you for taking the time to share such a balanced and thoughtful review after your time with us in Los Angeles. We're glad to hear that you valued the learning opportunities, the talented colleagues, and the clear performance structure. At the same time, we take your concerns seriously – particularly around management support, coaching, and the fairness of our bonus and disciplinary structures. A high-performance environment should come with the right guidance and your feedback is valuable as we continue to develop a culture at Team Orange where both results and people matter. If you'd like to share more in confidence, feel free to reach out at talents@sixt.com. We wish you all the best in your next chapter. Best regards
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