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US Census Bureau

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It was exactly the job I needed at exactly the right time. - Non-Response Follow-Up Enumerator US Census Bureau Employee Review

4.0
May 9, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Very agreeable compensation Flexible schedule Enjoyable camaraderie Sense of pride from working for the US gov't Lots of opportunities to make "Silence of the Lamb" references involving fava beans Solid, comprehensive and PAID training Good experience for individuals interested in campaign field work

Cons

Temporary Interactions with citizens can be tenuous, unpleasant, downright creepy Lots of tedious paperwork Nobody really wants to speak with a census-taker Employers don't generally care much if you have USCB experience-- it's nearly worthless on a resume

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Pay and benefits were fair enough

Cons

Large workload with diminishing resources year over year

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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