Twenty years of roller coaster ups and downs - Department Lead General Atomics Employee Review

3.0
Sep 4, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

defined benefit pension plan, advancement opportunities, job security, some flex time allowed, good benefits package

Cons

Favoritism, nepotism, dead wood promoted instead of fired, threat and fear management styles, putting in long hours encouraged with no pay, no comp time for salaried workers over 40 hr work week. Lack of telecommuting opportunities except in special cases.

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Pros

Very good work life balance

Cons

9 hour shifts 4 days a week

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Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

Lots of structure, tools and resources to do the job.

Cons

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