It'll do - Anonymous employee Caltrans Employee Review

4.0
Aug 21, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Job security Pension Great benefits Lots of opportunities

Cons

Nepotism Petty managers Lots of micromanaging They promote from outside

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

Cons

Heavy red tape, Analysts may be tasked with supporting way too many needy employees from their own and other units, low morale as a result.

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