Good on paper, bad in practice - Project Manager Sun Life Employee Review

2.0
19 Mar 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Make your own hours Compensation package is good- good benefits and pension Ability to work offsite (from home) Subsidized lunches (at Atria)

Cons

It's like being transported into 1985. Technology is several generations behind. My desk phone is a NT model from 1978. I'm not kidding. The environment is highly political. Decisions are not made on sound business cases or good judgement. It's all about playing the political game. If you're thinking of working here, I'd advise you to give it some serious thought. The environment is poisonous, and you're just a number. Believe me when I tell you the company does not treat and support employees in a way that makes them feel respected or appreciated. There are worse places to work, but this isn't the kind of place anyone should waste their time with. Life's too short to compromise in this case.

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5.0
4 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company with excellent benefits. Training and support was outstanding. This was remote work filing disability claims. The job was great.

Cons

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2.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Holidays off, okay pay, cross train in other areas that are needed

Cons

Managers, doesn’t keep advancement promises, always mentioning room for growth but when the opportunity presents itself they have an excuse for why right now is not a good time to move. Adds training for other departments that are short staffed but don’t compensate for all the different departments calls you are taking. Trying to take PTO is a pain, there are plenty employees so there should be no issues with taking time off

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