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Stay away from these crooks - Enterprise Architecture Engineer Arena Technical Resources Employee Review

1.0
22 Aug 2016
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Pros

-Quick recruitment to first day on the job

Cons

-Reneged on commute stipend: I was promised (on my employment contract) a fixed commute stipend of $xxx. I worked for these amateurs for 2.5 months. The first month, I received my full stipend. The second month, I gave my two week notice and had to fight to get my full commute stipend for the month (it took copying the CEO on my email correspondence). I was then told that I would not receive any more commute stipend as a retaliation for me giving my two week notice to resign. -Over-deduction for health insurance: My health insurance premiums were $xxx per pay period. During my last month (which was only 2 weeks), an open enrollment period occurred and ATR used a loophole in my contract to deduct ~$400 more than required to pay my premiums for the month because of a change in the monthly premiums with an 'addendum page' that I never received under full disclosure. There are many other staffing firms that can easily get you the same jobs of which these crooks recruit. I highly advise to stay away from Arena Technical Resources, far away. they will strongarm you if you decide to leave them.

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Arena Technical Resources Response
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I am truly sorry for your unsatisfactory experience working with our company. We would love to learn more about your experience and do anything we can to make right of the situation. We do not take negative feedback lightly and aim to be the best staffing company out there! ATR looks for opportunities to learn from mistakes and as we continue to grow implement processes to avoid making the same mistakes again. Your feedback allows us to provide the best recruiting experience for our candidates/employees. I would welcome a call and will make myself available for whatever time is most convenient for you. My name is Charles Tenly and I am the COO of ATR. I can be reached at 301-654-0003.

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5.0
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I had a great experience working with Michael on the ATR team. He was very professional and prompt. And not only that, I am extremely grateful for one year straight I was working extremely hard to get a new job in IT (I had been working entry level HD roles for 2 years straight). When I worked with Michael, he found out what I was looking for, was upfront and honest about the company's he was able to find, I had literally LESS than a handful of interviews, and within less than 2 weeks I received a job offer as a system admin with a salary increase. I definitely would not be where I am today with the help of ATR. (Side Note for entry level IT Specialists: It is a HUGE HELP to make sure that you have experience and that you are AT LEAST security plus certified!!!)

Cons

For the first time ever, I can actually confidently say I experienced no cons!!!

1.0
28 Aug 2025
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Pros

I can't say much other than it was almost income at the time

Cons

Brutal. Not flexible. Zero benefits. No holidays. Contactual until your assignment says they don't need you anymore. Major ick all the way around. Get out ASAP

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