First Job - Geospatial Analyst Xcellent Technology Solutions Employee Review

Remote availability Lots of learning opportunities They pay for certain trainings There’s room to grow your career No over the shoulder management

They don’t give yearly raises which doesn’t scale with the rising economy costs. Health benefits are Ok, they use Aetna/Kaiser currently.

- Flexible work hours - Solid benefits overall - 401(k) matching up to ~3.5% - Pet insurance offered - Leadership development opportunities - Free access to Udemy courses - AI scholarship opportunities - No overtime expectations - No nights or weekend work

- Only 9 days of PTO to start - No separate sick time - Incentive raises are minimal (typically ~1% salary increase plus an extra ½ day of PTO per year) - No cost-of-living increases - No formal performance reviews or clear process to request raises - Limited opportunities for growth or advancement - Little to no guidance on career development or progression - Compensation is well below market compared to similar roles at other companies