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Chaotic infrastructure - Anonymous employee US Census Bureau Employee Review

2.0
Dec 16, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The mission of conducting a complete count of every individual is extremely important work that is taken very serious by all employees.

Cons

Expectations of job performance are high, but tools and resources are not in place when needed to complete assignments. Lots and lots of parts (personnel) involved just to complete simple personnel onboarding activities, and often times not given accurate information, which leads to delays at the expense of the new hire. Some in management positions are petty and are given the authority, but lack the tools to be successful managers.

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5.0
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Pros

I worked as a enumerator manager and it was fun work! My employees were fun and my managers were knowledgeable.

Cons

It would've been nice to still offer PPE.

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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