Not at all what I thought - Anonymous employee SAIC Employee Review

3.0
17 Mar 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. The health benefits package is fairly good 2. Some work/life balance 3. Under prior leadership had some autonomy and was treated like the experiences professional that I am

Cons

1. Have a new manager that has no management skills..very condescending and always needs my help and guidance on things this person should have mastered by now...feels like I am the manager sometime but not getting the pay or recognition. 2. Seen favoritism where certain people with skill set are passed up for pets with no skills 3. With change in upeer management work/life is becoming less flexible 4. Starting to overstep in requiring OT even when no work 5. Looks like kissing ass gets you ahead over hard work and high performance 6. Trainig on systems are non existance and if it does exists it is piece meal - you get just enough to get started then you are on your own 7. No clear career path - I have to press the issue and make my own path 8. No upward reviews - there should be a way to evaluate your manager's performance 9. Pay is in the lower 25% of the market yet being told its comparable 10. The systems are not as world class as they should be for a company this size 11. Why do I have to finance a business trip that SAIC wants me to go on, and wait to be reimbursed. They need to pay these costs upfront especially with the pay rate company has more cash than I. Why do I have to give the company a no interest loan? 12. High turnover in my department 13. No team building

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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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