Exponent reviews

Expect little or no annual increase even with a great performance rating. Some project managers expect far too many hours (60+/week) , especially from lower level exempt employees. New engineers burn out quickly, but it's a good place to start right out of school.

The majority of your yearly performance-based compensation is given in a one-time "cash" bonus (taxed at 40%) vs. being added to your yearly salary (taxed at normal tax rates; this keeps your salary lower, which is what your 401K contribution is calculated on--less salary, less employer salary-based contributions).