State of Nevada Employee Reviews about "salary"

Pros

You may have job security.

Cons

No career path.- unless you're a male Low wages, lack of raises, furloughs, and when you do get a 3% increase, they reduce it by raising healthcare and benefit costs. I netted a . -1.5% decrease on my paycheck after the first raise in 5 years was offset by an increase in benefits costs. Outdated salary range that do not reflect the increase in the cost of living over the last 8 years. No education funds No training funds No mentoring (unless you're a male) No employee appreciation - in the form of an email from the Gov. Employees contribute to their own appreciation and throw themselves a party. The state wouldn't spend a nickel to show appreciation. Medicaid has better insurance then the state offers and new employees don't get any insurance or pension. No upper management HR training so no hope for change. A hierarchy that does not allow access to decision makers, information coming from Grade 2X or 3X becomes rumor after having to navigate the 'Supervisor/Manager' game.

Pros

PERS retirement. Coworkers. Accrual of annual leave and sick leave.

Cons

Complexed cases. Salary doesn’t compensate for the amount of work. Case load not manageable.

Pros

Defined contribution retirement plans are better than 401(k) plans

Cons

Salary is lower than private sector work

Pros

The state offers good benefits.

Cons

The state salaries are lower than private sector.

Pros

Great Employer, excellent job security

Cons

Salary is not necessarily commensurate with the position

Pros

Great benefits and job security once probationary period has been passed. High salary for lesser educational degrees.

Cons

Low salary for higher degrees, some agencies are slow to progress.

Pros

Government benefits, Opportunity to Grow, scheduled raises.

Cons

Low base salary, Raises are not accounted for COLA.

Pros

Flexible schedule Great experience to use on your resume

Cons

1. A low starting salary compared to jobs in the private sector 2. Little to no room for advancement, even with great performance reviews 3. Favoritism/elitism is an an epidemic when it comes to hiring for open positions and/or positions that could lead to further career advancement 4. HR DOES NOT consider contractor experience as valid experience for open state positions, even if you're a contractor that is applying for the SAME role that you're working in for a state position 5. HR is incredibly rude, degrading, and biased when hiring. If you don't over exceed the qualifications (i.e. you're not a MD, PHD, or RN), even for entry level positions, or if you're not one of the higher up's 'favorites' then you will not be hired for an open state position. It creates a toxic work environment, leaving those who have worked hard for new positions spiteful towards new hires and management 6. Unsightly turnover rates 7. No benefits: sick leave, vacation time, emergency leave, paid holidays 8. Management will promise you the sun, moon, and stars before hiring you to fill positions and then leave you with no training or guidance once hired 9. Most positions with the state are now contracted, meaning you will have little to no opportunities to advance and no benefits (as previously mentioned) 10. The state is BROKE. So, you will be furloughed, asked to work extra hours to cover other's shifts, and/or have live little work-life balance at times. 11. Burnout: you will be burned out in less than a year from giving so much of yourself to an organization that sees you as just another peon. Hence, this causes a lot of employees to be crass, cynical, and downright evil 12. You'll be asked to do 'favors' for management and the state in its entirety, including doing tasks that are above your pay grade. Meanwhile, the state will not even scratch your back if you have an itch

Pros

Good working conditions and benefits

Cons

Salary starts lower than industry standards

Pros

Serving the public is very rewarding.

Cons

Salaries are lowing than local government and the public sector.