Should have done more research before joining - Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Mar 16, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Global Opportunities are available if you incessantly network with the right people. The organization has the potential to be the "military for engineers" which is appealing to many graduate hires. Many segments from which to choose--shale to Mars.

Cons

Management style is obsolete and exclusionary. Managers are too far removed from the work and do not make an effort to remedy. If your segment is not a high profit area, good luck. Do not expect to be handed work when your project ends, it's all up to the employee to find the next project unless you are in the right crowd. Expect a layoff if you're not in the popular crowd.

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Great work-life balance, especially if you’re a hard worker and employer can see that.

Cons

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