SAM Companies Reviews
Updated Aug 14, 2019
Found 53 reviews
"Since being at SAM, the last XX years of my XX-year career have been profound in regards to getting the opportunities one has strived so long for" (in 11 reviews)
"Benefits are great (medical dental vision 401k match and etc)" (in 4 reviews)
"SAM is growing rapidly so they have their growing pains but seem to managing it pretty well" (in 7 reviews)
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- Featured ReviewHelpful (5)
"A great company that takes care of their employees!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at SAM Companies full-time for more than a year
Pros
SAM is a great company that does so much for their employees. It's a friendly, family and employee centered environment with no arbitrary rules. The company and managers give you the tools to grow in your career and truly support that growth, whether it's in your own department or another. Departments share resources with other departments and offices to make it a more collaborative. There are many other benefits... outside the typical healthcare, 401k, etc. There are free breakfast tacos on Wednesday, daily fresh fruit and monthly events. As mentioned, SAM gives back to their employees in ways that can't be put on a benefits sheet. They sent volunteers to help rebuild employee's homes that were affected by Hurricane Harvey. They give away a $10,000 scholarship to an employee's family member attending college and are encouraged to do so many volunteer hours for the community. It feels like a company that may have existed 30 years ago; where the employees do good work, are rewarded/appreciative and stay until retirement.
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SAM is growing rapidly so they have their growing pains but seem to managing it pretty well.
SAM Companies2018-11-06 "Great Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at SAM Companies full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
If you are career driven, focused and, take the initiative, the opportunities seem to be limitless. Since being at SAM, the last XX years of my XX-year career have been profound in regards to getting the opportunities one has strived so long for.
Cons
Priorities. What company does not have them, however, sometimes those priorities can be misguided.
SAM Companies2019-04-30SAM Companies Response
May 10, 2019 – President and CEO
We’re happy to hear that you have established career growth during your time with SAM! Our organization supports employees by providing Learning and Development opportunities to help them achieve their career goals and flourish in their profession. We are proud that you have taken ...
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"Don't waste your time."
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Doesn't RecommendI worked at SAM Companies full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
This was a great place to work when it was So-Deep.
Cons
When SAM took over, nobody was happy. Many people eventually left the company because of this. Low pay and will not think twice about laying you off. It's all about the bottom line, nothing else.
SAM Companies2019-08-14SAM Companies Response
August 21, 2019 – President and CEO
We are sorry that you did not enjoy your experience with SAM. SAM acquired So-Deep in 2016, to combine the strengths of two great companies and enhance the value we deliver to clients, and we have achieved that goal. Subsequent to the acquisition, SAM has significantly upgraded the ...
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"Good Company to work for."
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RecommendsI worked at SAM Companies full-time for more than a year
Pros
Challenging work, Learn new skills at variety of job locations.
Cons
Transfer to different offices, for a few weeks or days.
SAM Companies2019-07-13SAM Companies Response
August 2, 2019 – President and CEO
We thank you for your feedback and are pleased you had a positive experience during your time at SAM. We are proud to be recognized as a leader in the industry and are thankful for the opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects across the nation. These projects provide ...
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"Run Away, fast"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at SAM Companies full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Some very good staff members and well, Austin
Cons
Horrible executive management, owned by venture capital firm that drive every decision on profit first, impact last. Everyone Eng Tech and above has to sign non compete and company will sue you if you leave to work for anyone they think is or could be a competitor. Turned in notice, they show letter says cant work for anyone within 200 miles of any SAM office or they will sue, virtually eliminates all of eastern... USA companies. As soon as they find out who offered you, they send offering company letter threatening to sue them also. Learned they have sued more than a dozen employees since 2014 and almost as many companies for offering SAM employees better pay and benefits. On your last day, they hand you a letter from company attorney saying for the next two years if you talk to another SAM employee about work or if you talk to any company SAM has or wants to perform work for they will sue you.
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If you have to threaten employees to keep them, or threaten other companies who can offer your employees betterment, you are obviously doing many things wrong.
SAM Companies2019-04-21SAM Companies Response
May 6, 2019 – President & CEO
At SAM, we are proud to be recognized as an innovative leader in our industry and we challenge ourselves day in and day out to raise the bar even higher. Our commitment to continued advancement requires a tremendous investment in progressive technology paired with talented and dedicated ...
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at SAM Companies full-time
Pros
Overtime and flexibility available. You can learn valuable and marketable skills.
Cons
Unpredictable, hard to know what you're getting into from month to month. You need to be flexible yourself.
Advice to Management
Do what you can to keep your good people
SAM Companies2018-10-13SAM Companies Response
November 2, 2018 – President & CEO
I truly appreciate your feedback. We strive to foster an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance because we believe in the importance of taking care of our people. It is a priority for us to see our employees grow and develop their skill-sets overall throughout their ...
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"Managers do not take responsibility"
StarStarStarStarStarDoesn't RecommendNo opinion of CEOI worked at SAM Companies full-time
Pros
Good benefits, great HR staff
Cons
For the last few months I was interrogated like I was a POW on the projects I was working on. I was interrogated several times and each time lasted almost 30 minutes. It was always very negative and never any positive feedback. If you are hired for anything above entry-level they have high expectations on your performance even though they do not provide the proper training. If a project manager had negative... feedback from their superior the project manager would direct that negativity on you and pass on the blame to you. The project managers never take responsibility for missing deadlines and instead make you take all the blame. They will allow certain people to make mistakes but I was targeted for mine. This company does not treat people equally. I wish I left sooner.
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Get more involved with your projects. If you have someone lower level than you handling the project be more involved and supportive instead of blaming others.
SAM Companies2018-10-31SAM Companies Response
November 6, 2018 – President & CEO
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We welcome input to help us improve on roadblocks as we continue to grow our business. It is unfortunate that you did not have a good experience working with our firm. As a means to strengthen our internal communication, ...
Show More "Overall a good place to learn"
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I have been working at SAM Companies full-time
Pros
SAM has great benefits as well as the most up to date equipment and technology.
Cons
With any large company politics comes into play.
SAM Companies2018-07-08SAM Companies Response
July 19, 2018 – President & CEO
Thank you for the feedback. We are proud to offer a best-in-class benefit package to our employees and will continue our commitment to invest in the latest technology to deliver superior services to our clients.
"Good Place to grow and learn"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at SAM Companies full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
I've been reading these reviews and have remain silent as everyone is entitled to their opinions. However, I am tired of reading the negative opinions of some while the majority of us at SAM who enjoyed coming in to work everyday, allow those few negative opinions to represents us. My coworkers and I talked about these reviews and are in disbelief of what is being said. Company encourages employees to learn and... grow, we have great benefits, can't beat the 401k match and insurance and the food at SAM you can't beat it. Are they perfect? No, but what company is??? One thing I do know, they really do care about the people.
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Busy....lots of work..some may consider this a con, put for some having the overtime is good thing.
Advice to Management
Keep moving in the direction that you are heading, remain open to new ideas and feedback and hold more state of company meetings. Those were very helpful.
SAM Companies2018-06-22SAM Companies Response
July 19, 2018 – President & CEO
Thank you for feedback. We are proud to be able to offer our employees with a best-in-class benefits package, especially our robust 401k company match. We appreciate all feedback, as it provides us with opportunities to improve and the ability to discover new ideas to make us an employer ...
Show More"Great place to work"
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I have been working at SAM Companies full-time for less than a year
Pros
Nice and polite people. A very well organized company
Cons
Nothing talk about right now
Advice to Management
Nothing right now
SAM Companies2018-06-10SAM Companies Response
June 19, 2018 – Marketing Communications Manager
It is important to us at SAM that we provide a good work environment for our employees. We strive to create a positive environment that cultivates teamwork and professional growth for staff. We are glad to hear that things are going well for you and encourage you to share your experience ...
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SAM Companies Response
November 14, 2018 – President & CEO
We are pleased to hear that you are having a great experience working for SAM. We have progressed in many ways over the year, and continue to find opportunities to support our employees as our company grows. Our firm is founded on a set of Core Values that serve as a guide in all ...
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