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Updated May 25, 2023
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- "Great people to work with and being a public servant to California's citizens is fulfilling." (in 23 reviews)
Cons
- "Mainly managers that forget they were once a workers and once they become a manager they are on a power trip." (in 13 reviews)
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- Former Employee★★★★★
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May 24, 2023 - Senior Vocational Rehabilitation CounselorRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
As a professional, there are always things that can be improved or changed. With my experience and leadership, what I am learning at the Department of Rehabilitation is how to utilize my skills and experience to improve my working experience and productivity. It is important, as different company business models may be changing, that individuals advocate for themselves and what promotes their work happiness. The conversation is not always easy, but the importance of knowing what you need to work well and work effortlessly needs to occur. This is important so that you can set the best example for all consumers and clients who may be coming to you for assistance. In addition, management and any administrators may need you to communicate to them so that they can begin to understand what may need to be changed or improved within any agency.
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It is important to understand what you need in the working environment. Sometimes this is trial and error. Again, communication is the key.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
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May 25, 2023 - Associate Governmental Program Analyst in Eureka, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Leave benefits are ok. 7hr VL + 8hr/SL or 14 hrs AL
Cons
No real “promotions” you have to apply for a higher paying classification. Pension is very limited compared to boomer generation of state workers. You have to work 20 years to get full health insurance vestment. If you aren’t retiring in CA it may not be worth it. Likely to eliminate full remote work options for rank and file staff soon and adopt a hybrid model of 3 in office days and 2 remote days
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
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The benefits are really good.
Cons
The commute is really awful.
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Great benefits. Lots of growth potential
May 4, 2023 - Program in Sacramento, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Public service. Benefits. Solid employment. Won’t go out of business.
Cons
Some management are not as well trained as they could be
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Attorney experience with State
May 4, 2023 - Attorney in Sacramento ValleyRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Have not had any issues with State service.
Cons
Locks you into staying and living in CA.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Good benefits
May 4, 2023 - Environmental Scientist in Sacramento, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Good benefits and very secure
Cons
Bureaucratic and lots of red tape
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
No direction but great hours
May 19, 2023 - Accountant Trainee in Sacramento, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great hours great benefits. Easy work load
Cons
No training no direction just lots of messages on what you are doing wrong.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Great position
Apr 24, 2023 - Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) in Sacramento, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
great benefits, flexibility in schedules, holidays off, telework more common
Cons
you don't get paid as much as private industry, you eventually max out in salary no matter how long you are there
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Decent place to work in California
Cons
The offices are small and blue
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Flexible schedule post-Covid Supportive co-workers Positive environment Proportional opportunities
Cons
Bureaucracy Lower pay than other public agencies Challenging management
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State of California has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 959 reviews left anonymously by employees. 82% of employees would recommend working at State of California to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
82% of State of California employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated State of California 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.
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