Backwards - System Engineer Stand Together Employee Review

1.0
Jun 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent Pay and good vacation time. Some smart people, too, although they don't stay for long, due to a lack of opportunities and politics.

Cons

Very similar to the things we are hearing about with our Federal government. People are punished for pointing out inefficient things, like unused licenses, or expensive items that aren't needed. Many positions there need to be redefined in order to recognize their work. Other positions have zero function. Bring any of this up and you'll be in trouble. Two types of people that I noticed: 1) Performative Workers 2) those who do the heavy lifting and are highly qualified talent. Most likely not to get promoted and eventually leave for better options. The ones who are talented have options and leave. The ones who are not talented and do performative work stay. And ultimately they run the organization. Do the Math...after years of this you are left with an empty org of "yes" people who have no idea how to get things done. So, like always, they start a hiring blitz and the cycle continues. We bring in new talent, they stay for a year and bail when they realize they will not be rewarded for their efforts.

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Stand Together Response
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Thank you for more than 5 years of contribution to the Stand Together Community. Concerns around recognition, role clarity, and culture are important and we understand these dynamics can shape someone’s experience. If you are open to further discussion, we welcome you to reach out to careers@standtogether.org.

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Thank you for the value you have brought to Stand Together during your first year and for taking the time to express your experience. We recommend setting up time to speak with your HRL to work together on finding a better balance for all. If you have any questions, please reach out to careers@standtogether.org
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