Don't give yourself a headache - Anonymous employee Carney Employee Review

1.0
Nov 11, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Nice location, garage parking -New section of office space (the only section they show in the pictures... the majority is standard cubicles)

Cons

Where to start? Aside from a core group of veterans, there is a high amount of employee turnover. Lots of office politics and low morale. The company has grown over the last few years, but is still managed and budgeted like a struggling start-up. The attitude at the company is that the sky is perpetually falling. Very stressful work environment. Due to the uncertainty of winning contracts, Carney is chronically understaffed trying to meet deadlines or win contracts. Employees are expected to work overtime and be in constant contact with the office. Upper management frequently mismanages budget (for example, there is no hesitation buying themselves new iPhones/iPads each release), but they refuse to invest in their most important resource - the employees. There is not much room for growth, and training opportunities are rare. Suggestions for innovation and process improvements are generally ignored.

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5.0
Mar 20, 2025
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CEO approval
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Pros

I was at Carney for a while, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best places I’ve worked. The leadership team genuinely cares about employees, and there’s a real sense of collaboration here. The culture is supportive, and work-life balance is respected. There’s a strong emphasis on quality, but without micromanagement. If you’re self-motivated and enjoy working on interesting projects with smart, driven people, this is the place to be. Like any company, there are challenges, but leadership is always open to feedback and actively works to make things better. Overall, a great company with great people!

Cons

Not necessarily cons for Carney, but they are a federal contractor which means we have to deal with federal people who sometimes are difficult. My work was remote which I like, but means I only got to see people on Teams or when there are socials every few months. As a small company, they don't have as many formal processes that I was used to from larger organizations.

4.0
Dec 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexibile work schedule, no micromanagement and you are encouraged to do your job, some remote opportunities, good healthcare plan options, internal company leave donation program.

Cons

Limited opportunity for upward mobility or growth, a slow-growing PTO system when first starting with the company, with no room to negotiate.

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