4.0
17 Jan 2024
Former employee
Bethesda, MD
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
remote work, typical 9-5 hours
Cons
no upskilling or training opportunities, lots of micromanagement
Pros
remote work, typical 9-5 hours
Cons
no upskilling or training opportunities, lots of micromanagement
Pros
I really enjoyed working with the team of talented problem-solvers. You get to be very hands-on with the technology, and there is opportunity to learn, grow, and take ownership of the work. There is camaraderie and the occasional post-work happy hour which I always appreciated.
Cons
You have high autonomy which means you sometimes have to take the initiative to ask for help or feedback. The product covers many business areas so there is a steep learning curve, and documentation is a little behind the product.
Pros
Close to the Bethesda station and food options. Generous Christmas bonus based on tenure.
Cons
Upper management (not all of them) has a superiority complex. CEO forces you to validate all of his decisions. All "compliments" are double-edged. Married to HR. No room for feedback or critique. Any second you aren't working is frowned up. Don't even think about taking a 61 minutes lunch. As an employee, sometimes you need to step up and let your employer know, and we're at the point where we have to submit it anonymously. I agree with all of the points made in the earlier review. Toxic is the right word. You won't be a favorite without working extra hours. "Employee retention is high" has to be measured on some incorrect scale because young workers drop like flies. Each break away from the office is a chance to talk about how much you want to leave. May changes at the top and it will trickle down. Some people have been working here for 10+ years and they get treated like dirt. The CEO may not think so because they're scared to admit it to his face. As we can tell, working from home is very very possible for each employee, but that's also frowned upon. Don't even think about asking for WFH days unless you've been here for 5+ years and you live miles away.
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