Professional Service Industries Reviews

I have worked for this company for twelve years. I have been a project manager, senior engineer, regional engineer, principal consultant, department manager, technical director, laboratory supervisor, and inspector. I have been a part of a departmental Vision Award and had my share of Bird Dog awards. I was a very loyal employee looking out for the company’s best interest, hoping to be there for retirement. However, this is not a two way street with this company. Understand that when this company hires you, you are essentially a short timer. I have seen over 10 department managers come and go and 5 vice presidents quit or fired in one office. I have seen other offices completely emptied. Turnover has been always bad, but within a year of my leaving only a few “old-timers” remained in a fifty person office. I would call Friday’s “firing” Fridays and the joke about don’t let the upper management meet you at the airport ring true. If you work there you face a 50% chance of surviving the first two years. Knowing this you should plan to, one, get the most bang for your buck when they hire you (they’re likely desperate for skilled labor), two, don’t commit to any employment contract, and three, always watch your non-billable time (even marketing). The company is owned by equity capitalists. It is to be bought and sold for profit. Given a commodity market and that the firm is itself a commodity; the equation requires ever more productivity from employees. There is no other way and the company is a master of this business practice. If you want a temporary job go with the company. Take advantage of training. Negotiate more at the beginning because they will try to get every penny back plus a lot more. They have to. Or, work somewhere else and enjoy a more fulfilling life. I am.