Not a good work/life balance for me! - Structural Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

4.0
Sep 24, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Big company (with good cash flow) that has a wide range of projects and opportunities

Cons

Big company that is not flexible and adapt to the current market and technology available. I moved in UK because of the fact that my home country department was closed. I am still doing >90% of the work at a desk while being away from my family. That's why the work/Life Balance is not acceptable for me.

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Cons

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