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    Con Edison Reviews

    Updated September 7, 2018
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    Con Edison President & CEO John McAvoy
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    • "work life balance needs to be worked on" (in 19 reviews)

    • "Slow to change, many managers are not leaders" (in 7 reviews)

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    1. "Work Organizer"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Con Edison full-time

      Pros

      Con Edison offers you the ability to advance in their organization

      Cons

      It could be hard to advance at times due to office politics

    2. "good company"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Con Edison full-time

      Pros

      good salary with yearly raises

      Cons

      need college for advancement to get passed the supervisor level

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    3. "Electrical Technician"

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      Current Employee - Electronics Technician in Astoria, NY
      Current Employee - Electronics Technician in Astoria, NY
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Con Edison full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Very Relaxed, Good Salary and there a place called the learning Center in Long Island City that the technicians go to to learn, very informative, Con Edison is all about safety!

      Cons

      Management is Lazy, at least where I work, and gives a lot of jobs away

    4. "Engineering Aide Co-op Review"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Great team, flexible work hours

      Cons

      Long hours of down-time, especially during the semester

    5. "Senior Designer"

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      Current Employee - Senior Designer in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Senior Designer in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Con Edison full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      - Total benefits package is very good
      - Highly stable against layoffs
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      Cons

      - Because of total benefits package and the company's risk averse nature, salaries are subpar
      - Even with over a decade of experience, vacation is severly limited

      Advice to Management

      A big disconnect between the Company's messaging and what middle management is doing is hurting everybody.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Great company"

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      Current Employee - Operating Supervisor in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Operating Supervisor in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Con Edison full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Con Edison is a great place to work for those with or without higher education. There are very few places that pay as much as Con Edison does for those without a college degree. Not only are you compensated well, you learn a trade that you can take with you anywhere. Plus, if you don't have a college degree but would like to get one, Con Edison can pay for your education through tuition reimbursement. If you already have a college degree, there are plenty of opportunities to move up and around. It's also a very female friendly company. I had a baby recently and my boss and coworkers were very supportive throughout my pregnancy and during my transition back from maternity leave. I was able to take 5 months off after the birth of my child. 10 weeks paid for a vaginal birth and the rest was unpaid leave. (12 weeks if it's a C-section.) Con Edison has lactation rooms stocked with pumping and nursing amenities. It's a really great place for working mothers.

      Cons

      The biggest con is that there can sometimes be an 'us' versus 'them' mentality between union and management depending on where you work in Con Edison.

    7. "Engineering Aide"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Con Edison full-time

      Pros

      You will get a lot of work experience. You will constantly be in challenges and you always have to prove that you're capable.

      Cons

      Don't get discouraged my intra-corporate politics.

    8. Helpful (1)

      "The pressure is always on to manage safety and efficiency."

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      Current Employee - Section Manager in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Section Manager in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Con Edison full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      If you do your job, you are rewarded.

      Cons

      People are way too sensitive to ODI issues and will use that as an excuse to get you fired. The definition is way too broad.

      Advice to Management

      Keeping folks safe is your highest priority, then everything else.

    9. "Department manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Con Edison full-time

      Pros

      Benefits and flexibility, ability to move within company. Great stepping stone for careers in engineering, construction and utility space.

      Cons

      Politics. Complacency of individuals may disappoint newcomers in industry. Emergency response requires work/life balance to be measured.

      Advice to Management

      Create networks in other organizations to move up in career. Maximize salary ranges prior to applying for promotion.

    10. "Great Company"

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      Current Employee - Engineering Aide in Staten Island, NY
      Current Employee - Engineering Aide in Staten Island, NY
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Con Edison part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      ConEd is a great company. This is my first job and I have no regrets in choosing it. As a "Co-Op", you have flexible hours with school, and lots of opportunities.

      Cons

      Honestly, no cons about it. Good all-round.

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