Stay Away - Horrible Work Environment - Staff Services Manager Caltrans Employee Review

1.0
Dec 7, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Ability to learn how the transportation system is supposed to work. If you can find those few good leaders that can mentor you.

Cons

Horrible work environment. Hostile and promotions are only given to those who are suck up to managment or if promoted to get you out of their area. Most, about 95% of top management are incompetent. There is a lot of nepotism happening within the organization.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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Cons

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