Toxic culture with low pay and unqualified promotions - Not Telling, Might Cost Me My Job SAIC Employee Review

1.0
Apr 3, 2026
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Pros

it's a remote job and a paycheck

Cons

JOKES of raises. since 2020 the avg is between 1-3% cost of living has went up over 20% overall nationally since 2020. a 2 second google search shows they pay 20k lower than the avg salary in most states. the only way to make a livable wage is to change jobs every year or every other year 1. a lot of hiring of friends over qualified people for promotions. example a master's degree with the same level of experience shouldn't be pushed aside and work under someone who's clueless 2. filed numerous ethics complaints with PROOF, got told its unsubstantiated. and I got forced out my role right after despite being a high yield performer. 3. when you do change jobs your lied to about the role, and once you take it your role changes and workload doubles with no salary change. 4. when you voice concerns upper management fakes empathy 5. moving jobs or teams is impossible anymore. require a lot of certs. i have 80k in education i don't need 5k more in certs 6, reimbursement process sucks and its all politics if you get it or not 7. you get attacked for having neurodivergent minds (ADHD autism etc) 8. you keep getting more and more dumped on you with ZERO pay increases or incentives 9. Insurance is overpriced garbage. I've worked for worse places with better insurance

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Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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