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- "Great people on my team who loved being in each other's company (even played board games together during breaks)." (in 115 reviews)
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- "This resulted in manager burn out and manager not able to fully support the employees." (in 16 reviews)
- "Facilities and infrastructure are old and aging; Support systems aren't resources appropriately to support the needs of a growing laboratory; technology in non" (in 11 reviews)
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Reviews about "red tape"
Return to all Reviews- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
I worked for a federal contracting company before, but LLNL takes the aspects I loved about that job (e.g. mission-focused, flexible work schedule, and innovative science) and combines them with all the job features I always wanted (e.g. more remote-flexible opportunities, better compensation/benefits, bosses that actually care about me as a person and not just a means to an output). LLNL invests in their employees and really cares in their development within the org.
Cons
There's sometimes a bit too much red tape around some things, but I went in expecting that.
Continue reading - Current Intern★★★★★
Pros
Great work culture Excellent mentorship Resume builder
Cons
Lots of red tape/slow progress
- Former Temporary Employee★★★★★
Pros
Great opportunities, breadth of research, and community.
Cons
The government red tape can slow things down but overall it’s fairly efficient and there are good systems in place!
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
Big science Great staff Campus environment Excellent benefits
Cons
Red tape can be challenging to navigate
- Former Contractor★★★★★
Pros
Great work culture. Collaborative environment with dependable and knowledgeable colleagues.
Cons
Pace of work can feel sluggish at times due to "red tape" procedures.
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
High level of work life balance 9-80 schedule is great.
Cons
Government organization large amounts of red tape.
- Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
Very gratifying place to work because you are supporting national security missions and you feel like you are serving your country. The lab does a great job offering work life balance, flexibility and employee resources that go above and beyond to take care of its employees.
Cons
Sometimes political red tape can make it challenging to get things done quickly. Also, some of the buildings are a bit outdated.
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- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
The work is compelling, worthwhile, and largely makes a positive impact in the world. The compensation and work-life balance is decent. The proximity and exposure to some of the brightest and high-performing scientists and engineers is a huge plus. There is no lack of opportunity at the lab and the career paths are encouraged. The lab will also help pay for most schooling and provides ample opportunities for growth.
Cons
The vast amount of bureaucracy suffocates even the simplest of tasks. Even collaboration between the DOE National Laboratories is plagued by a lack of common tools and a surplus of restrictions. I've got three sets of RSA keys to access each National Lab network and none of our systems talk to each other. Getting any hour of meaningful work done is usually accompanied by an hour of red tape, signatures, acronym-swimming, and centuries-old web tools. Even the "updated" timecard web page is barely functional (uptime only 60% of every hour) and follows archaic processes and deadlines.
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Interesting work, opportunities for sponsored learning, great compensation package, 9-80 work schedule, flexibility to choose which projects you want to work on
Cons
Red tape, many policies to follow, unclear remote policy for the future
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Good people, interesting work, good culture
Cons
there can be a lot of red tape
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