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Metrolina Greenhouses

Assistant Horticulturalist

May - July 2022 • Huntersville, NC

What I liked

The ability to work in an industrialized environment, with professional help that teaches you how to be accountable.

What I wish was different

Communication was terrible. How these job works are as a student you can receive a monthly stipend for rent as well as an hourly wage. I did not receive any information on my stipend until the day I was moving in, and after calling for hours I had to drive to the location and speak with someone on the HR team. I was told at the beginning that I would be completely reimbursed for the down payment on my apartment, for the job, but on my last day when I went back to collect my check for this, I was told last minute that I would only receive half of my down payment reimbursement. This job is not what it says in the description. You are working hard labor, and will be asked to use little to none of your educational knowledge. Management is rude, and abusive. There is no place for growth in this company, because the racial and gender bias is extremely prevalent. This is a internship where you can make some money, that's it.

Advice

Try to speak to people in the position you will be working before joining this company. Do not expect to use your degree.
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Human Resources Intern and Replinishment Analytics Intern

May - August 2019 • Huntersville, NC

What I liked

I enjoyed getting a unique experience from both sides of the internship. I learned a lot about how each department functions and I enjoyed the learning and growing aspect where I felt like a member of the team during my internship.

What I wish was different

I wish I had asked more questions in the early stages of the internship.

Advice

Always pay attention and soak up as many tips and pointers as you can from other professionals in the field. It can go a long way towards better understanding of your tasks. Also do not be afraid to ask questions.
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