Performative support and Empathy - Software Engineer Agile Six Employee Review

2.0
Jun 4, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* The work is fulfilling, veterans are some of the most vulnerable people in society. * Compensation is defined based on market and little to no negotiations. * Generous bonuses based on company support * People are "nice" and use inclusive language * Work life balance is fine

Cons

* Inefficient meetings Excessive, lengthy meetings driven by government bureaucracy often result in performative discussions with little actual work being accomplished. *Superficial Support: Support that appears empathetic and helpful on the surface often lacks meaningful assistance, coming off as shallow and detached. * Lack of Direction: Without clear guidance, employees can feel lost and efforts may become misaligned. * Communication Challenges: The absence of a defined authority figure can lead to poor communication and misunderstandings. * Overburdened Employees: Employees may be overwhelmed by the additional administrative tasks that come with self-management, detracting from their primary responsibilities.

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Pros

They live out their values, meaningful work, collaborative

Cons

Uncertainty of government related work

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2.0
Nov 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good enough benefits. Having no manager is amazing. Good transparency about the business health. Most of the ICs you'll work with on your project team will be smart, kind, empathetic. Government contract work is some of the most rewarding work available, and agile 6 does much work with VA. It's gratifying to serve our nation's Veterans.

Cons

I joined agile 6 a few years ago and I went all in. I thought this was a place to spend a career. I drank the kool-aid about the people first culture, having others' back ("we've got your 6") and all that. Sadly, I have only experienced the bare minimum of support and I have regressed professionally. When you spend so much of your time on meetings, dealing with quirky stakeholders, problem solving on your own because the company has no recourse...your skills start to suffer. When the business suffered due to the change in presidential administration, agile 6 forced people between contracts to take pay cuts. Do you want to work at a company for several years only to be rewarded with a PAY CUT during a time of high inflation and looming recession?

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