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      3.9

      75% would recommend to a friend

      (3,072 total reviews)

      John H. Thompson

      68% approve of CEO

      53% positive business outlook

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      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Senior management

      US Census Bureau has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,072 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Census Bureau 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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      3K reviews
      3.0
      Mar 30, 2011

      It's ok

      Survey statistician
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      Pros

      Pay is generally good for public service flexible schedule - opportunity to telework twice every two weeks good benefits in general slow pace work environment

      Cons

      poor management poor leadership lack of support from management too much favoritism people who do not suck up to management don't have a chance moving up

      3.0
      Oct 1, 2008

      it pays the bills

      Project manager
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      Pros

      The U.S. government is a good place to work. There is job security, good benefits (although dental is not great, be sure to get the supplemental insurance) and a good amount of time off. The Census is a pretty low-key job, I never have trouble asking for time off. You are pretty much guaranteed $69,000 after 3 years of working, since most divisions make sure you receive your annual grade increase without a problem.

      Cons

      Location: The Census Bureau is located in Suitland MD. Ghetto, MD. No matter where you live, the commute will be fairly long. Unless you like living in the ghetto. Promotions: Most positions here are competitive after GS-12. Having a graduate degree does not guarantee a managerial position. Actually I’d say it has little bearing. If you are management material, then it will help, but if you are not considered management materials, then a master’s will not help you. You have to be liked. They promote who is in the ‘club’. I consider myself to be liked by the club, so I may be promoted. All this may sound bad, but I think most work places are like this. Except that it is nearly impossible to fire or demote any incompetent workers.

      3.0
      Sep 29, 2008

      Great place if you're the right type of person

      Survey statistician
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      Pros

      Great benefits. If you want a job where the times you have to work more than 40 hours per week are very few and far between, then the federal government is for you.

      Cons

      Everyone and everything is very entrenched here. Processes take a long time, change takes forever. Not a good place if you're the type of person who likes to see the impact your work has immediately.

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