Company is going downhill...and it's not just the stock price - Anonymous employee SAIC Employee Review

2.0
13 Sept 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- High quality Employees - Interesting work - Promotes social responsibility and employee volunteerism - Flexible with respect to working hours

Cons

- Says "people first" but doesn't follow through - Insular management at higher levels, with a good deal of "do as I say..." - Obsession with making numbers is leading to ethical lapses at all levels of management. Paying lip service to ethics doesn't cut it...there is no follow through - Attempts to "realign" services has led to disastrous results for people in the line trying to do work for customers. - Sacrificed employee loyalty when IPO occurred....not the same company

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Cons

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3.0
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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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