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Blue Shield Of California

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Okay if you have no other opportunities - Financial Analyst Blue Shield Of California Employee Review

2.0
Jun 3, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It is a good place to start as an entry level position. The work is fairly straightforward and the compensation is okay. The 401K matching was nice in addition to the pension offering.

Cons

Promotions were slow in coming. Usually it involved being assigned the work of the next level up for several months before there was any consideration. Treatment very much depended on whether or not management "liked" you and usually, once you got on the bad side, the situation tended not to improve, even over the course of years. Though beginning compensation might have been fair for the type of work done, as a person progressed in to more complex responsibilities, compensation started to lag behind.

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5.0
May 6, 2026
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Pros

Love the people and the culture.

Cons

Constantly worried about lay offs.

2.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Limited knowledge transfer and onboarding support for new team members. New hires are often expected to figure things out with minimal guidance. Workplace politics can sometimes impact collaboration and decision-making. Managers may not always be actively involved in supporting team members or addressing concerns. Full-time employees are occasionally treated differently than contractors, creating an uneven work environment. Documentation and process knowledge sharing could be improved. Work culture can be stressful at times, leading to challenges with work-life balance and employee morale.

Cons

Good exposure to projects and technologies. Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

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