Solid outfit; best photogrammetry team in TX? - Geospatial Tech SAM Companies Employee Review

4.0
Sep 28, 2019
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Pros

Leading edge tech, growth oriented, lots of employed geography majors. Some earlier reviewer whined about a perceived lack of diversity- you either know photogrammetry or you do not, there is no "diversity" in aerial mapping. Huge collection of highly competent photogrammetry, LIDAR and GIS personnel anywhere. This is not a feel good hippie dippy office- its an engineering type office with a focus on productivity and bottom line, as most businesses are. Be serious, learn and you can advance.

Cons

salary is only ok; was easier to move around when smaller; large company now with much more management so maybe less opportunity for growth than before?

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SAM Companies Response
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We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your contribution to the organization. SAM has always been an industry leader when it comes to adopting new technology, and we continue to expand our capabilities by investing in the latest tools to increase the value we deliver for clients. Having grown from a small firm to a larger, national company through organic and acquisition expansion has allowed SAM to tap into new markets and build our project portfolio. Our success is made possible by the talented individuals that we employ, and we encourage all employees to continue building their expertise by remaining engaged with their projects, asking questions and participating in the training offered by our Learning and Development program. We understand that professional growth and career paths are important, and we have been working diligently to define each role’s career path within our organization. We encourage employees to maintain a positive work/life balance at SAM, and there may be times when we ask employees to work overtime to meet our business objectives. We understand working overtime means time away from your family, and we thank you for your willingness to assist us when those times are needed. We value your efforts during your time at SAM, and we wish you the best in your career.

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