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US Census Bureau

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Mediocrity. Bureaucracy. Dysfunction. The United States Senseless Bureau. - Office Operations Supervisor US Census Bureau Employee Review

1.0
Aug 29, 2012
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Pros

It doesn't take much intelligence or skill to get a job there.

Cons

It doesn't take much intelligence or skill to get a job there. Veteran's preference was out of control, with barely passing veterans (on the job entrance exam) edging out those who scored 100%--and it wasn't a difficult test! This means that the Bureau is full of incompetent and mediocre individuals who feel entitled to their job while putting in the minimum of effort. There is also a severe Old Boys' Club mentality, along with communication breakdown both within and among departments. It's a wonder how anything ever got accomplished. I drove home in tears at least once a week--and I'm not an incredibly emotional person.

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Pros

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

Cons

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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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