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      3.0

      36% would recommend to a friend

      (2,784 total reviews)

      Carolyn W. Colvin

      34% approve of CEO

      23% positive business outlook

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      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.3

      Work/Life balance

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.6

      Culture & values

      2.5

      Senior management

      Social Security Administration has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,784 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Social Security Administration employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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      4.0
      Sep 16, 2010

      Weaknesses, but a safe port in a heavy storm.

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      Pros

      Great Work-life balance, amazing benefits, unmatched job security, and decent pay. Great locations for the regional offices, and great co-workers.

      Cons

      Pay becomes increasingly insufficient as one ascends the ladder. Need more support staff, and equipment. It would be nice to have more variety of workload.

      4.0
      Jul 9, 2010

      Great employer, too little development of stronger mid-level employees

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      As always, the great thing about working for the Federal Government is the benefits. Usually you start a little lower salary wise, but guaranteed yearly step and cost of living increases is great, and if you are in a ladder position, then you get even bigger yearly raises. If you can get along with management and get your job done, they give you support and opportunities.

      Cons

      The biggest problem is upper management. Generally there is a lack of communication between branches. There is a serious need for resources to be shared and employees to understand how each division works. However, management (despite programs that are supposed to change this) routinely gives excuses as to not hiring employees without direct experience of the job. I support promotion from within, of course, but there is almost no ability to move to a different career track once you are in. Some regions do allow for more movement, but mine is pretty content with having as little as possible.

      4.0
      Mar 29, 2010

      Nice job

      Attorney advisor
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      Pros

      Social Security offers very stable jobs however it's very political and sometimes hard to move up. It all depends on the organization/conponent you are in.

      Cons

      It does not pay as much as private industry, with the time in grade you cannot not move up as fast as you can when working in a company.

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