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Blue Shield Of California

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Alternative to being Unemployed - IT Project Manager Blue Shield Of California Employee Review

2.0
Jan 2, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

For a career oriented professional - I don't see any pro's. However, if you happened to be one of the unfortunate top performers who landed up in the wrong side of the job market, then this is not a bad place to "hang out".

Cons

"Senior Management" clearly demonstrate - Lack of "real" experience. (Real as in " "been there , done that as opposed to simply lazing around for years in the some position in the industry) - Lack of ability to influence or motivate people. - Lack of ability to even plan initiatives , leave alone Program management. - Lack of even absorbing or understand the solutions expert professionals provide (some experts being hired due to the tough economic scenario.) - The rigid hierarchy obfuscates the communication with executive management . Bottom Line: Poor leadership trickles itself down the pyramid.

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Pros

Love the people and the culture.

Cons

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2.0
Jun 5, 2026
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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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