Daugherty Business Solutions Reviews

Pros

-Medical benefits (why many people stay even if unhappy) -Some very talented people work here

Cons

-Compensation is below market for a lot of consulting roles and has not been adjusted for years. -Communication and structure are lacking -PTO and holidays not competitive with other companies -No real say in what clients/projects you will get to work with and oftentimes the role is not what you signed up to do. -Opportunities for advancement outside of St. Louis are few and far between -No bonus structure for the employees that are actually doing the work and billing hours at a client. -Antiquated technology, tools and equipment used internally -Diversity recently became an initiative, they have a long ways to go

Pros

Benefits are incredible. Paired with ongoing growth, I always feel secure in my job and with my family's wellness, which allows me to focus on building my career.

Cons

Losing a bit of the small company feel as we continue to grow, but the strong focus on people seems like it's headed in the right direction.

Pros

I'll be honest -- When it comes to the corporate tech world, I've only ever worked here at a software engineer. My hunger and curiosity for more frequently drives me to want to explore under every rock, but damn. Daugherty makes it so tough to want to leave! Whenever I present a case for something I want, they've come through. When I said I needed hardware for an ideal COVID workspace, they quickly took care of it. When I said I want to attend XYZ workshop, or want to take this class for XYZ certification, they foot the bill. On top of that, they're frequently providing educational opportunities internally, not to mention Daugherty University, which is easily one of the best entry-level opportunities in the city. I don't have a single colleague that I don' t like. Everyone I've met at Daugherty is genuinely great. I've always had great experiences with management. You get to experience lots of different kinds of work, which is a pro and a con. You can quickly gain real-world experience with lots of different tech stacks and tools as you go engagement to engagement.

Cons

While simultaneously a pro and a con, you get to work on lots of different things through different engagement. Sure, while it's not uncommon to be at an engagement for years, you will still most likely be pulled away eventually. If you don't like the idea of your work environment changing annually or so, you may not love consulting. Speaking of consulting, I have to speak to what this work really often is. Think about it. Why would a company hire outside developers at a premium price, rather than hire them on themselves? Usually the situation is on fire, it's work nobody else wants to do, etc. Fortunately, I've always been on great engagements doing important, great developing work, but the same cannot be said for everyone. There can be a bit of hero worshipping/bootlicking in the company, but I imagine that's anywhere. It seems most people like the idea of being a follower.