No one likes to work here but the economy makes them stay. - Anonymous employee Jacobs Employee Review

2.0
Apr 23, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

flexible work hours, salary, project opportunities, company stock purchase programs for employees, public company, international offices, various industries within engineering,

Cons

management, values, culture, communication, expensive health benefits, turbulent departments and constant restructuring, promoting individuals with personal connections to senior management rather than on talent/qualifications.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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