Not a welcoming work environment - werkgeversreview Ranger bij Philmont Scout Ranch

My biggest issue with philmont was the work environment. I worked there for one summer and two off seasons. The work environment has a culture of mutual admiration and arrogance. This is because too many of the wrong people are hired again and again. They do not care about the customer experience or even doing their own jobs. During training departmental leadership even said and I quote “You may look around and see things at Philmont that you don’t like or could be better…but we don’t wanna hear about it.” That mindset will be a downfall if it continues. Also as a woman I experienced lots of sexism and harassment, but when I tried reporting (up the chain too) it And I was retaliated against for trying to bring it to light. Women are NOT welcome or wanted at philmont, the majority of male staff male that very clear from day one that women are impeding on the Scout and staff experience. Full time management also doesn’t take care of their workers. Lazy staff seem to get promoted, and the few hard workers are always loaded with too much work. There are zero mental health resources. They’ll tell you “you can always go to the infirmary” but that’s also a lie. I went to the infirmary to see if I could get help with finding a professional in the area I could go see/talk to about my suicidal thoughts. At the infirmary I was told “uh, maybe try online?…I don’t know, I have a meeting soon.” Housing, as far as cabins, is abysmal. If you have a DUST ALLERGY you won’t make it. The cabins have years worth of mold, dust, and grime. And even though you’re an adult they can and will go through your room looking at your personal items. You will never have privacy in base camp. The food isnt appetizing and is the same every week, sometimes every couple days. NO such thing as work life balance. Pay is terrible, especially for the hours and labor they ask of the staff.