Question 1

Do workers at Sentara Health get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
74% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 131 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 2

Does Sentara Health pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
36% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 3

At Sentara Health, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
39% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 4

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Sentara Health?

Accepted Answer

Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
100% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.

Question 5

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Sentara Health?

Accepted Answer

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
88% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Question 6

Is the health insurance from Sentara Health affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
85% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 7

Do people get paid time off at Sentara Health?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 181 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 8

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.

10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
65% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 9

Do workers at Sentara Health worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
74% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 10

Do Sentara Health workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
73% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 11

How easy is it for Sentara Health workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
45% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Question 12

How easy is it to get time off at Sentara Health?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to get time off.
34% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 13

Do Sentara Health managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 14

Do jobs at Sentara Health spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 15

How easy is it to take sick days at Sentara Health?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
74% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 176 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 16

Is a Sentara Health job good for students?

Accepted Answer

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
83% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 17

Is working at Sentara Health good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Question 18

Do people at Sentara Health feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 19

Do people at Sentara Health get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
38% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 20

Is it stressful to work at Sentara Health?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel stressed out here.
77% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 173 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 21

Do people at Sentara Health enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 153 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 22

Do people at Sentara Health recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 182 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 23

Do people get enough training when they start at Sentara Health?

Accepted Answer

Most people got enough training when they started.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 173 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 24

Do people get support to advance at Sentara Health?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 25

Do people think Sentara Health’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 26

Do workers feel well informed about how Sentara Health is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

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What Sentara Health employees say

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Pay

Most people don’t get paid breaks

Only some people get paid when they’re sick

The job rarely spills into unpaid time

Benefits

Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation

Most part-timers can get health insurance

Most part-timers get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Most people can choose their shifts

Workplace

Most people feel treated with respect

Only some people get breaks without interruption

Most people are stressed out

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