I love my job, but… - Civil Engineer Fisher Associates Employee Review

3.0
20 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Awesome Team: The team I work with is incredible. Colleagues are supportive, talented, and make the workplace enjoyable despite the challenges. - Growth Potential: There’s a chance for personal and professional growth if you can navigate the hurdles effectively.

Cons

- Unrealistic Deadlines: Management sets unattainable deadlines that show a lack of consideration for employee well-being. - Lack of Clear Guidelines: Employees often lack clear directions, leading to confusion and frustration in day-to-day tasks. - Insufficient Training: Employees are thrown into their roles with little to no training, forcing them to fend for themselves. - Work-Life Balance Myth: The company's claim of valuing work-life balance is misleading, as employees routinely work over 40 hours a week without acknowledgment. - Growing Dissatisfaction: I've honestly started looking for employment elsewhere due to the unsustainable atmosphere and mismanagement.

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Fisher Associates Response
12mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very glad to hear that you feel supported by your team and see opportunities for growth at Fisher. Our people and culture are at the heart of what we do, and it’s encouraging to know your colleagues have created a positive and collaborative environment for you. That said, we are truly sorry to hear about the concerns you've raised regarding unrealistic deadlines, lack of clear direction, training gaps, and challenges with work-life balance. We take this feedback seriously and recognize the impact these issues can have on your experience and well-being. It's never our intention for any team member to feel unsupported or overwhelmed, and we want to ensure everyone has the tools, guidance, and time they need to succeed and grow. We encourage you to bring your concerns directly to your manager or to our HR team. Your feedback is important, and we want the opportunity to work through these challenges with you. Open, honest dialogue is a key part of our culture and how we continue to improve, and we truly value your voice in that process. Additionally, our HR team actively collects feedback from employees, identifies recurring themes or concerns, and shares them with senior leadership to help support positive change. Thank you again for your candid review—and for being part of our team.

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5.0
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Pros

Everyone is friendly, cooperative and always ready to share their expertise. My mentors and supervisors were very knowledgeable and were eager to help me and educate me on various skills. I would recommend this company as a workplace for their relaxed work atmosphere, great culture and professionalism.

Cons

Honestly cannot name any negatives.

3.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Good benefits and pay -Diverse employment opportunities and departments -Modern workplace with nice amenities and technology -Great IT department -Work place and schedule flexibility -Many company sponsored events -Many great people and personalities -Several cons seem to be industry wide

Cons

-Difficult to recieve training -Many corporate practices and feel for a small to mid sized company -Can be very political -Poor work life balance -Advertised culture is often not as it seems -Do not always deliver on promises made to employees

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