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    Virginia Beach Reviews

    Updated February 25, 2019
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    William D. Sessoms, Jr.
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    Pros

    • "Job security and retirement are the main pros" (in 4 reviews)

    • "Very flexible schedule and great benefits, great people to work with, great retirement pacakge and lots of time off" (in 3 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Pay and benefits are low compared to private companies" (in 2 reviews)

    • "Anyone hired after 2013 only earns 10 hours a month - NO work-life balance" (in 2 reviews)

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    1. "Great place to spend your career!"

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      Current Employee - Minority Business Coordinator in Virginia Beach, VA
      Current Employee - Minority Business Coordinator in Virginia Beach, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Virginia Beach full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Will go above and beyond to prevent layoffs.

      Cons

      Pay raises can be slow to come by.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work.

    2. "Met a lot of good people that wanted to see me succeed in my fields"

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      Former Employee - Utility Crew Leader in Virginia Beach, VA
      Former Employee - Utility Crew Leader in Virginia Beach, VA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Virginia Beach full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Flexible schedule a lot of on job trainings that can further your career

      Cons

      No room to grow your career and to much micro management

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    3. "Not enough hours"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Virginia Beach part-time

      Pros

      fun environment, hourly is high

      Cons

      not enough hours, poor supervisor communicatioin

    4. "Chill Job"

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      Current Employee - Lifeguard in Virginia Beach, VA
      Current Employee - Lifeguard in Virginia Beach, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Virginia Beach part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Usually get 30 minute breaks every time you get down from stand unless there are lessons, events, Birthday Parties, etc Going on
      Discount on taking WSI Course (Teaching lessons you get paid 13.50)
      Most supervisors are pretty chill

      Cons

      Gets boring after a few months
      Sometimes the kids and adults can get a lil wild
      30 min lunch breaks every 5 hours barely have enough time to go get something to eat or prepare your food

    5. "Deputy Sheriff"

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      Current Employee - Deputy Sheriff in Virginia Beach, VA
      Current Employee - Deputy Sheriff in Virginia Beach, VA

      I have been working at Virginia Beach full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Team work and great friends made. Lots of training and they teach you how to do the job. Sense of empowerment and pride putting on the uniform everyday. Lots of room for over time and additional pay.

      Cons

      Shift work , overnights, rotation every 60 days. long hours of standing and walking.

    6. "Systems Analyst"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Virginia Beach full-time

      Pros

      Enjoyed supporting the customers; fairly laid-back

      Cons

      Poor communication and direction in IT leadership; leadership would rather lead by intimidation rather than by collaboration;

    7. "My review"

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      Current Employee - Programmer Analyst
      Current Employee - Programmer Analyst

      I have been working at Virginia Beach full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      The City of Virginia Beach is a good place to work if you are seeking job security and a stable work environment.

      Cons

      Opportunities for advancement might be limited due partly to the stable work force and a possibile reluctance to create new positions.

      Advice to Management

      There seems to be a tendency to hire from within which might lead to a lack of motivation if there is an expectation that promational will be granted instead of worked for.

    8. "City Job"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend

      I have been working at Virginia Beach full-time

      Pros

      Job security and retirement are the main pros

      Cons

      Pay, benefits, lack of mobility within department

      Advice to Management

      Increase pay if you want to start having better employee retention numbers and staff more satisfied with their jobs. My job is extremely dangerous and I do not even make a livable wage.

    9. "Virginia Beach Police Officer"

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      Current Employee - Police Sergeant in Virginia Beach, VA
      Current Employee - Police Sergeant in Virginia Beach, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Virginia Beach full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Advancement opportunities and training are top notch and above par for most organizations.

      Cons

      The negatives are normal for this type of profession. Work/Life balance may suffer due to shift work and working holidays. Your salary raises depend on the current economic climate and the willingness of your City to put public safety before other revenue generating projects.

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      "Fire Captain"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Fire Captain in Virginia Beach, VA
      Current Employee - Fire Captain in Virginia Beach, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Virginia Beach full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Very good place to work, cares about employees and movement upwards is available if you desire. Safety is number one and training is the best in the country.

      Cons

      Shift work. 56 hours work week.

      Advice to Management

      They seem to listen most of the time.