Good Experience Overall, but PTO Policy Lacks Transparency - Anonymous employee BCforward, Employee Review

2.0
Sep 18, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Competitive pay for contract work. Smooth onboarding process and helpful recruiters. Opportunities to work with large clients like Microsoft and gain valuable experience. Weekly pay was always on time.

Cons

PTO policy is not transparent — I discovered after leaving that they refuse to pay out earned PTO, even though my paystubs showed a vacation balance. No clear communication of 12-month/1500-hour requirement (if it even exists), and I was never given a signed acknowledgment of such a policy. HR response times are slow when resolving important matters. Benefits are average compared to competitors.

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Cons

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Pros

Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, ID protection, and 401k are offered. A good "filler" job if you are needing a paycheck while looking for a better (permanent) position. Low stress level (in my current project). Flexible schedules.

Cons

I've worked with this company for 2-plus years and haven't even received a cost of living raise. No real career advancement opportunities. No education or training opportunities. No PTO whatsoever. No paid holidays or sick leave. If you take time off for a doctors appointment (for example) it is up to your supervisor's discretion if you can make up that time. My previous supervisor I was able to do that but my current one doesn't allow it so it means a shorter paycheck. Very discouraging that a person has to decide whether to see their doctor or get a full paycheck.

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