Good company with benefits but very much a government contractor - Anonymous employee General Atomics Employee Review

2.0
Jun 18, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It's a solid company that seems to be growing, the benefits are good and also have a pension, a 9/80 schedule is the best thing about the company because it gives you more of a chance for a vacation without taking too much vacation time.

Cons

Don't promote from within, a lot of favoritism involved here, if you are not a favorite well than you are basically out. Management doesn't believe in being "overwhelmed" its just something you have to deal with because people should not be overwhelmed. If you ever mention that you are overwhelmed than they just think its because you cannot prioritize properly. Management is not good at offering chances for promotion or any mentor ship what so ever.

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Cons

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Pros

Good working environment Exciting projects Great coworkers (for the most part, like any place)

Cons

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