Horrible Practices - Anonymous employee SAIC Employee Review

1.0
14 July 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

None that I can think of....oh, yes, wait, the increase in the benefits costs for shrinking benefit plans so you don't have to pay so many taxes.

Cons

Management is stuck on themselves, they want to take all of the credit for work performed, however, when something isn't exactly right, it's your head that's going to roll. Management doesn't know the processes in place, but they are quick to tell you how easy something is to get done. Also, when they want you to leave so that they can save some money, they don't offer a severance package, they force you out through unwarranted performance reviews, memoranda of expectations and performance improvement plans. The same items will appear on them, even if they were one time minor mistakes that have been corrected. Also, when it's time to give out raises, they don't focus on what you did for them in the past year as they say, but what happened in the last two weeks. Horrible ethics. HR is a joke to try to address issues with.

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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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