Great Work/Life Balance, Mediocre Pay, Crippling Bureaucracy - Program Representative II HCD Employee Review

3.0
14 Jan 2022
Recommend
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Pros

- The work/life balance is amazing. Lots of time off - Friendly work environment - Staff are professional and kind - Lots of opportunities for advancement

Cons

- Pay is mediocre compared to rapidly rising CA housing costs (ironic) - Be prepared to be paralyzed. The Bureaucracy doesn't let you work.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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