Work and life balance - Auditor Caltrans Employee Review

2.0
4 Sept 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Caltrans provides a gread environment for work and life balance. There is no overtime. The pay is reasonable, and the benefits are outstanding. A career at Caltrans offer superior stability.

Cons

The downsides of working at any State agency including Caltrans are redundant work, possible furloughs and budget cuts. Also, promotions are primarily based on seniority and not necessarily performance. The job responsibilities of an associate and a specialist are nearly identical.

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5.0
19 June 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
5 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

Cons

Heavy red tape, Analysts may be tasked with supporting way too many needy employees from their own and other units, low morale as a result.

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