Paterson, NJ Reviews

2.6

15% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)
Paterson, NJ has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Paterson, NJ employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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15 reviews
3.0
30 Aug 2016

Administrative

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Benefits and working for government Good for people with small children

Cons

A lot! Do not expect to be promoted ever! Some people have been on the same position for over 20 years without a chance of promotion. They rather hire outsiders and give them higher salaries, they rather hire consultants than promote within. Do not stay here more than a few years or you will get stuck doing more and more work without the pay.

2.0
23 June 2016

Too much politics

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Pros

Good health benefits nothing else

Cons

EVERYTHING about them is bad

1.0
22 Jan 2025

Corrupt Administration

Anonymous employee
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Pros

None I can think of

Cons

here are so many red flags here, it’s hard to know where to start. The salary is shockingly low, crime is rampant, and the streets are overrun with homelessness and drug-related issues. Employee morale is at an all-time low, while the administration chooses to waste budget on unnecessary park renovations rather than addressing critical city issues like public safety, transportation, and more. Important problems are consistently ignored until it’s too late. I’m actively looking for another job and will leave as soon as I get an offer. The administration’s behavior is appalling and incomprehensible. What's worse, several managers with little more than high school diplomas are overseeing multi-million dollar budgets, contributing to a lack of accountability and poor decision-making. The overall management of human resources is abysmal, and the administration’s responsibility and leadership are nonexistent.

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