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      Contra Costa County - California

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      3.6

      58% would recommend to a friend

      (315 total reviews)

      David Twa

      49% approve of CEO

      59% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Culture & values

      3.0

      Senior management

      Contra Costa County - California has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 315 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Contra Costa County - California 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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      315 reviews
      1.0
      Apr 4, 2017

      In a living hell.

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      None come to mind, except that it pays the rent. I'm not homeless. I have a job.

      Cons

      I'm sexually harrassed by my boss everyday. I hate it. I need the job because I have a huge child support order (also by the County of Contra Costa). Basically, the County has ruined my life. I'm talking to Bay Area Legal Aid about the supervisor next week. I talked to one attorney who wanted a $500 consultation fee. If you're thinking about working here, my advice: DON'T. I go home from work and cry every day. My coworkers tell me that NOT to report the sexual harrassment, even though they know for a fact it's going on.

      3.0
      Dec 16, 2014

      My department is not the greatest, although I know of a couple of departments that are good.

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      If you can pass your 9-month probation period, you are in for life unless you do something pretty reprehensible. If you first get in on a seasonal-temporary basis, you can advance to some department-specific permanent jobs without ever needing to take a civil service test. Good pay for a job that doesn't require any higher education. Steady work year-round; no overtime in my department.

      Cons

      First-level managers play favorites. (Not aware of whether senior management does or not.) A significant number of clique-y employees. I have not seen any objective performance evaluation criteria. Initial job training is almost completely done through oral instruction. Little to no written training materials. Having to work with coworkers who hate their jobs. A difficult place to work if you show initiative and a dedication to excel.

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