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Positive experience as an "Intermediate Temporary" Field Census Enumerator (Midwest) - Census Enumerator ("IntermittentTemporary") US Census Bureau Employee Review

4.0
Jan 10, 2013
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Pros

Found the majority of the public to be enthusiastic and supportive of the survey. Training was excellent, first supervisor and crew leader were very nice to work with, learned a great deal about the importance (benefits) of all the surveys that the U.S. Census Bureau does. People with cold calling experience do well in this role. Opportunity for permanent work (sometimes), - have to get on their wait list.

Cons

Had to (occasionally) put up with harassment, threats, verbal abuse, lack of cooperation, and lack of response from the public whom we were required to survey (even after they were notified ahead of time of their requirement to respond).

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Pros

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Cons

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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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