Jordynn Biechler
4 months ago
I have worked for Salten Pools as an office manager since June of 2022, and I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy at a job. They hired me for my experience in invoicing, knowing I had no background in pools. They allowed me the time to get acclimated, and every question I had was answered.
They don’t micro manage, and they allow me to make decisions as a leader. I have only been employed with them for 7 months and they consider me apart of the management team. I am encouraged to voice my opinions, provide feedback, and to help grow the company. I have only worked for one other small business (family owned) and I cannot even begin to explain how vastly Salten stands out in comparison. My last job paid drastically less (I had to work 2 jobs to make ends meet), asked considerably more, and simply saw me as a $ amount on a spreadsheet. The owners of Salten (Colten & Shannon) have made it very clear from day one that they did not start this business for the money (anyone in the pool world knows it is not a lucrative industry). They saw a need for their family and friends, and that was a job that provided consistency, good compensation, flexibility, and room to grow, with a family like atmosphere. Anytime I’ve been sick, had appointments, family emergencies, etc. I have been given the day off with pay.
When I started with Salten I honestly was just desperate to find any work that allowed me to pay my bills comfortably, and didn’t leave me miserable at the end of the day. I wasn’t certain what the future held professionally, but now I can see myself with them for as long as they’ll have me.
I know we aren’t perfect (no business is), but we have the unique ability to introduce and implement changes almost immediately, and I am excited to see where we go in 2023.