Although I was deemed a valued employee advancement opportunities were not available. - Transportation Caltrans Employee Review

3.0
Feb 28, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Good working environment for professionals. No strikes allowed by law. Employees are multicultural and come from around the world.

Cons

Budget cuts kept salaries and upward mobility low leading to employees' low morale. Unfortunately top management is not top quality.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

The pay for state might not be that great.

3.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

Cons

Heavy red tape, Analysts may be tasked with supporting way too many needy employees from their own and other units, low morale as a result.

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