Not a bad job - Anonymous employee FDNY Employee Review

3.0
Jan 30, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Retirement packages were above par compared to non union, non city workers. Disability was a plus. Great job if you dont have a college degree.

Cons

Lack of communication from upper mangement is like an iron curtain. No one knows what is going on and chiefs make up rules as they see fit.

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Cons

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