American Optometric Association Reviews

If you are considering employment with this association, do yourself a favor and run. I can't comment on the Washington DC office, but I can on the St. Louis office. The St. Louis office is led by a completely incompetent Associate Executive Director. She doesn't have the training or knowledge to lead. She micromanages senior staff to the point of misery. (Which is passed down to the staff.) Morale is incredibly low and most employees have given up and do not respect leadership. It is a toxic and depressing place.

No training. Expected to be given a task and know how to do it. Told one priority and then criticized when other tasks took a little longer. Expected to know everything with almost no explanation. Then, when mistakes are made, there was no understanding. Not allowed to make a mistake, never given ANY feedback, no coaching or training, then perfection is expected. Even speaking to supervisor, giving updates, following up, asking for clarification, taking initiative- will NOT help you.