Extremely high involuntary turnover, no opportunity for advancement, no training, no mentoring - Anonymous employee Carney Employee Review

1.0
Dec 11, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great location in Old Town Alexandria Nice co-workers Civic-minded Subsidized Parking Garage

Cons

Lack of "management" from supervisors In-house training from managers who need to be trained No accountability for getting work completed Budgets & timelines not adhered to Low Morale No work/life balance - expected to be in constant contact with office Lacking job aids, templates, training for position No outside training for professional advancement beside what they decide to bring in-house No performance review of management No Organization Communication or Change Management

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5.0
Mar 20, 2025
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Pros

I was at Carney for a while, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best places I’ve worked. The leadership team genuinely cares about employees, and there’s a real sense of collaboration here. The culture is supportive, and work-life balance is respected. There’s a strong emphasis on quality, but without micromanagement. If you’re self-motivated and enjoy working on interesting projects with smart, driven people, this is the place to be. Like any company, there are challenges, but leadership is always open to feedback and actively works to make things better. Overall, a great company with great people!

Cons

Not necessarily cons for Carney, but they are a federal contractor which means we have to deal with federal people who sometimes are difficult. My work was remote which I like, but means I only got to see people on Teams or when there are socials every few months. As a small company, they don't have as many formal processes that I was used to from larger organizations.

4.0
Dec 22, 2025
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Pros

Flexibile work schedule, no micromanagement and you are encouraged to do your job, some remote opportunities, good healthcare plan options, internal company leave donation program.

Cons

Limited opportunity for upward mobility or growth, a slow-growing PTO system when first starting with the company, with no room to negotiate.

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