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State of Michigan Employee Reviews about "private sector"
Updated Apr 27, 2021
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Found 1,066 of over 1K reviews
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44% Approve of CEO
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Richard Dale "Rick" Snyder
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- "It has been a steady job for over 20 years and the pay is good in comparison to some private sector jobs." (in 91 reviews)
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Reviews about "private sector"
Return to all Reviews- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
Great work, great benefits, great professional development
Cons
Payscale not equal to private sector, taking work home
- Current Employee★★★★★
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Apr 27, 2021 - Lawyer in Lansing, MIRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Don't have to bring in billable hours
Cons
Make less than private sector
- Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
State of Michigan ITPA12
Jan 14, 2021 - Information Technology Programmer/Analyst in Lansing, MIRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Flexible scheduling, good benefits package, more paid time off than most other employers, good employee matching for retirement.
Cons
limited career training opportunities, top heavy structure, over processed, can be less pay than the private sector equivalent.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
People work here for 30 years.
May 24, 2019 - Staff Attorney in Detroit, MIRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Regular salary increases as a staff attorney. Good hours.
Cons
No office perks that you would see in the private sector. You pay for your own parking.
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Benefits, salary, vacation, job itself
Cons
Leadership is hierarchy in government and you have to depend on your supervisor completely to translate working conditions accurately to upper management unlike the private sector where you generally have access to upper management.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Great lifestyle, lower wage than private sector
Mar 24, 2019 - Forensic Psychiatrist in Saline, MIRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great benefits--BCBSM Medical, dental, vision, 401K with percentage matching Good lifestyle, laid back schedule, basically 9:00 am - 4:30 pm with an hour break for lunch Additional pay for on-call hours (~1-2 times per month) Social network there is friendly and supportive Opportunities for in-house training and CME Doctors are respected on the inpatient units
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EMR is not great and can be a time-waster Job can be high stress for stretches of time due to violent patients Over time, hospital has been run more and more by directors in Lansing vs. in-house personnel, which has caused lower job satisfaction Pay rate of $88.88 is less than in the private sector No on-site cafeteria
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Strong Employer
Jan 23, 2018 - Anonymous Employee in Lansing, MIRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
You get to do meaningful work that has a direct impact on millions of people.
Cons
Benefits could be better. They're not bad, but they're comparable to the private sector.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
good work ethics, opportunities are more
Cons
low pay compared to private sector.
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Incredible amount of time off
Cons
15 years behind private sector
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Civil Service, the Michigan Way!
Jul 18, 2017 - Printed Products Analyst in Lansing, MIRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Best work life balance in North America. Benefits you can't beat.
Cons
Organization is not as agile as a private sector company/organization. Opportunities for career advancement are limited due to low turnover but you can find them if you engage with a decent amount of energy.
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