All about billable hours - don't care if it is interesting work - Anonymous employee SAIC Employee Review

2.0
8 Feb 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Stable - never felt that my job was at risk though this depends on the pipeline of contracts for your particular division, very good work/life balance

Cons

All about being billable, no clear career path, managers manage tasks not employees - I've never got the impression that my manager cares about whether I feel challenged or my professional growth, as long as I bring in the fee, its all good. Tendency to replace mid and mid to senior employees with junior staff. Real military good old boy culture which makes it tough if you are not ex-military.

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Pros

Exciting work load that is consistently evolving.

Cons

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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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