Caltrans - finding the right unit - Anonymous employee Caltrans Employee Review

4.0
Apr 4, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits good holidays nice people relaxed work environment

Cons

-exec management is shifting culture negatively currently -the quality of work environment and opportunities depends entirely on what unit you are placed in -Planning seems to be the most forward thinking unit, but I am biased

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

Cons

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