Interesting place to work at - Financial Economist SEC Employee Review

4.0
Jul 23, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Bright people, collegial atmosphere, collaborative spirit. People are friendly. Projects are interesting. great work life balance. Flexibility in work schedules.

Cons

Part of the appropriations process (not self funded), which means that we are dependent on congress. Hence, projects can suddenly change based on congressional actions. Priorities subject to political winds. Promotion process is not transparent.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Things have changed under the current Republican administration, but the SEC has always been known as a great place to work with the highest salaries in the federal government and very family friendly

Cons

Current share seems to actively hate his employees

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