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US Census Bureau

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It was a fairly easy job that paid well but would probably be intimidating to a lot of people. - Crew Leader Assistant US Census Bureau Employee Review

3.0
Aug 23, 2012
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Pros

The pay was good. There was a generous reimbursement for mileage and expenses. It gives you a good preview of what a federal job would entail and if it would be the kind of work that would suit you.

Cons

Getting people to answer their door is difficult in this day and age although I worked in a rural area which made it easier. It is a temporary job. It is hard to list as a reference with a reliable contact since almost all staff and supervisors work on a temporary basis as well.

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5.0
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Pros

Able to set your own hours as long as you're productive

Cons

Some people did not want to participate at all

3.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Worthwhile work to benefit the city you are working in. Most everyone I worked with was pretty nice and willing to lend a hand if needed. But I feel like I saw the other side of how upper management treats people they don't like as much and i saw aspects that weren't as good through upper managements treatment of others.

Cons

Constantly changing directives from upper management. And they don't have your back when you get questioned why you followed the most recent order from your boss. Inconsistent pay scales by position. Pay varies by location. But they don't adjust it upward. If you hire on in a city that pays less, you don't get a bump if you stay with the company and work in a new city that pays better in your next assignment. Meaning new hires with no experience can easily make more than you because they started in the city that pays more. One of my best employees was paid the least. I felt bad and tried to get their rate adjusted with no luck. It very much has the vibe of they are figuring out things as they go, The department is grossly understaffed. Technology is lacking creating inefficiencies.

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