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Environmental Protection Agency

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Work doesn't live up to mission - Physical Scientist Environmental Protection Agency Employee Review

3.0
Dec 27, 2020
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Pros

Good benefits; management supports work-life balance; substantial annual early career pay raises

Cons

Politics and bureaucracy frequently inhibit progress; senior management bullies lower management; non-management staff have little chance for promotion to management; career staff hit career ceiling after 4-6 years; little investment in continuing professional education for staff; scientific staff perform more administrative work than mission-critical work

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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