US Census Bureau reviews

The Census Bureau is a slow moving place; change takes forever. Even with the top-notch facilities computer technology is very behind. If you are frustrated by high security concerns getting in the way of usability you will dislike the IT division here. It is very difficult to rid branches of incompetent employees so they get moved between branches. Doing anything remotely important often requires multiple clearances from various levels of management, thus slowing down processes. Workload varies - sometimes you are bogged down with work, other times you have nothing to do but surf the Internet. If you are looking for a more active workplace you may have problems adjusting to the style of the Census Bureau; I have many colleagues right out of college like myself and they are full of energy but unable to work to their full potential due to lack of opportunities. Most positions here are competitive after GS-12; advancement can be difficult if you are not well liked by your colleagues and managers, although I suspect this is the case virtually anywhere. The location of headquarters is very bad - Suitland, MD is a ghetto. No matter where you live it will take you a very long time to get to work unless you don't mind living in the ghetto.

You don't get paid your mileage in a timely manner, the job is NOT what was described AT ALL, they promote incompetent people, they threaten to fire you if you don't make your numbers, fear is the ultimate motivator, they do not care about the employees, partners or actually counting people. The job description says you receive fill benefits but some do and some don't who are in the same position and there is literally no rhyme or reason as to why.