Sleep deprived & overworked - Air Traffic Controller FAA Employee Review

3.0
Jun 19, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Pay and benefits are good compared to other jobs.

Cons

No life. No sleep. Negative work environment. Archaic and abusive management styles. No mentorship. No work-life balance except if you want to take the offer for “mental help.”

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