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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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Mixed bag, but overall good work culture - Controls Engineer SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Employee Review

4.0
Jan 24, 2023
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Pros

- Flexible work culture good for family-oriented employees, good work-life balance - Work from home is routine and informally left at the discretion of employees - Compulsory annual raise based on inflation and performance.

Cons

- safety concerns stemming from a few minor-to-moderate accidents, mostly electricians working with high voltage lines. - Many employees complain of being overworked, but not my personal experience. - 24hr operation means one or more people in the controls group is on-call at all times, sometimes having to escalate to subject matter experts. Not very demanding, but something to be aware of.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

great weather, exposure to nearby tech culture. smart coworkers.

Cons

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