US Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Reviews about "work life balance"
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(265 total reviews)
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- "The benefits are great and the hospital is getting a major lift with new buildings." (in 1371 reviews)
- "The VA also does allow for modest growth and career advancement as well as relatively good job security." (in 231 reviews)
- "They cut service and over work their employees trying to make up for the wasted money from poor leadership." (in 213 reviews)
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Updated 29 Nov 2023
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Return to all Reviews- 5.010 Aug 2021Research Program ManagerCurrent EmployeeIowa City, IA
Pros
Great work and life balance
Cons
Some ambiguity of job and roles
- 3.015 Sept 2023HousekeeperCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsLittle Rock, AR
Pros
good work life balance lots of really good nurses and enjoy helping the veterans
Cons
promotion discrimination pay raises seem to be kept hidden for long periods of time
- 4.021 Aug 2021Human Resources AssistantFormer Employee
Pros
Work/Life balance good and consistent
Cons
Room for advancement slim unless you had a degree
- 4.022 Oct 2014Contract SpecialistCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsNew York, NY
Pros
Great work life balance and a relatively relaxed atmosphere. The veterans are so kind and appreciate all that the employees do.
Cons
Senior Management does not connect very well with workers. There is a lack of guideance and interest in training and organization.
3 - 4.031 Dec 2020Social WorkerCurrent Employee
Pros
Good work life balance as you typically can’t receive calls or notifications outside of set hours.
Cons
Slow and inefficient especially HR!
- 5.028 Oct 2023Social WorkerCurrent EmployeeSan Diego, CA
Pros
Good work and life balance
Cons
Can be very bureaucratic at times
- 5.022 Mar 2016Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsSaint Paul, MN
Pros
Working at the VA is rewarding and provides an excellent work/life balance. There is a wide variety of positions available.
Cons
Moving up rapidly is difficult unless you are willing to move. Time in grade requirements also exist which prevent you from getting promotions quickly.
- 4.02 Feb 2016Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, less than 1 year
Pros
*The VA has great intentions for helping veterans. And most of the healthcare practitioners really want to help veterans. *Great opportunity for continuing education and career advancement *Great opportunity for balance between work life and leisure time.
Cons
*Some facility wide processes are less efficient *Some healthcare professionals (not all) are less than enthusiastic about their roles
1 - 5.012 Dec 2021Social WorkerCurrent Employee, more than 5 yearsPhoenix, AZ
Pros
Great benefits, and pay. Work and life balance is amazing
Cons
No cons for me, its a great place to work
- 2.010 Mar 2023Internal AuditorFormer Employee, more than 1 yearColumbia, SC
Pros
Great benefits as with all VHA jobs.
Cons
Finance department management is cut throat. Everyone I worked with complained about the current CFO, but was afraid to confront her. Management is quick to pick favorites and only promote the people the ones they like. Unless you want little work life balance and or a drain on your mental health do not work here. Had witnessed several employees who worked in this department 10+ years leave and one left to seek a lower grade job just to improve mental health from working in the fiscal section. Upper management needs to take a look at this!!
