Question 1

Do workers at the Grounds Guys get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
69% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Question 2

Does the Grounds Guys pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
75% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 3

At the Grounds Guys, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
75% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 4

Is the health insurance from the Grounds Guys affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Question 5

Do people get paid time off at the Grounds Guys?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
85% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

75% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

Question 7

Do workers at the Grounds Guys 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 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Question 8

Do the Grounds Guys workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Question 9

How easy is it for the Grounds Guys workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

Question 10

How easy is it to get time off at the Grounds Guys?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
67% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Question 11

Do the Grounds Guys managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Question 12

Do jobs at the Grounds Guys spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Question 13

How easy is it to take sick days at the Grounds Guys?

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 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 14

Is a Grounds Guys 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 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2025.

Question 15

Is working at the Grounds Guys good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Question 16

Do people at the Grounds Guys feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 17

Do people at the Grounds Guys get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Question 18

Is it stressful to work at the Grounds Guys?

Accepted Answer

Some people feel stressed here.
48% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 19

Do people at the Grounds Guys enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Only some people enjoy their job.
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Question 20

Do people at the Grounds Guys recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 21

Do people get enough training when they start at the Grounds Guys?

Accepted Answer

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 22

Do people get support to advance at the Grounds Guys?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 23

Do people think the Grounds Guys’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
63% 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 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 24

Do workers feel well informed about how the Grounds Guys is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Grounds Guys

Landscape Team Lead - Maintenance

Landscape Team Lead - Maintenance

Team Lead - Landscape Install

Team Lead - Landscape Install

Landscape Special Projects and Irrigation Tech

Landscape Special Projects and Irrigation Tech

Landscape Team Lead - Maintenance

Landscape Team Lead - Maintenance

Landscape Team Lead - Maintenance

Landscape Team Lead - Maintenance

Experienced Hardscaper/Landscape Installation and Construction Technician

Experienced Hardscaper/Landscape Installation and Construction Technician

Landscaper

Landscaper

Landscape Assistant Team Lead | (Full-Time, $19-$23/hr)

Landscape Assistant Team Lead | (Full-Time, $19-$23/hr)

Technician Irrigation/Turf Care-Weekend Shift

Technician Irrigation/Turf Care-Weekend Shift

Lawn Maintenance/Mowing Team Member

Lawn Maintenance/Mowing Team Member

Technician Irrigation/Turf Care-Weekend Shift

Technician Irrigation/Turf Care-Weekend Shift

Landscape Assistant Team Lead | (Full-Time, $19-$23/hr)

Landscape Assistant Team Lead | (Full-Time, $19-$23/hr)

Lawn Maintenance/Mowing Team Member

Lawn Maintenance/Mowing Team Member

Landscape Sales Associate

Landscape Sales Associate

Lawn Maintenance/Mowing Team Member

Lawn Maintenance/Mowing Team Member

EXPERIENCED Mow Crew Member

EXPERIENCED Mow Crew Member

Team Lead - Landscape Install

Team Lead - Landscape Install

Lawn MaintenanceMowing Team Member

Lawn MaintenanceMowing Team Member

Lawn MaintenanceMowing Team Member

Lawn MaintenanceMowing Team Member

Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Landscape Team Lead - Maintenance

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Pay

Most people get paid breaks

Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick

The job rarely spills into unpaid time

Benefits

Sick days use up paid time off

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Most people get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Only some people can choose their shifts

Workplace

Most people feel treated with respect

Most people get breaks without interruption

Some people are stressed

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