Pros
Opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
Some foremen and coworkers are dedicated and knowledgeable.
Good pay
Cons
Favoritism and nepotism: Promotions and work assignments often depend on who you know rather than skill or effort.
Chronic understaffing: Projects are consistently underbid, leaving too few people to finish the job properly.
Lack of support: Apprentices are asked to complete unfamiliar tasks with no proper training or supervision.
Unfulfilled reimbursements: Promised parking and expense reimbursements are not completed or finalized.
Payroll and benefits issues: Some hours have been reported under incorrect information, risking lost healthcare eligibility.
Racial bias: Witnessed unequal treatment of minority employees.