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Gavin de Becker & Associates

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Good to start your career - Software Engineer Gavin de Becker & Associates Employee Review

2.0
Mar 27, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits: health care, gym membership, unlimited PTO. Good place to start your career.

Cons

I used to work in the corporate office. There’re some nice people, but there’s also a lot of corporate nonsense. Hierarchy is everything. Things are not transparent. My supervisor lied to me and my coworker a few times. Can you imagine how it feels to work for someone you can’t even trust? If you work in tech, I do not recommend you work here because it could be frustrating, because the company isn’t technology oriented at all. The tech supports and the software engineer are underpaid. Pay increases are nearly impossible. But it’s fine if you just graduated and need a place to start your career. And if you’re a software engineer, good luck. Because you’ll be in a one-man team that handles anything and everything that’s related to software - maybe 10% of your time will be really used for development. Lastly, the way they handled separation was extremely unprofessional. I got another job opportunity worked out, so I asked the leadership if they can match the pay. I don’t think that was a wrong thing to do. But instead of getting a pay increase, or even a rejection with some explanation, I got an email stating that my email was deemed as my formal resignation, effective immediately. They didn’t even need me to give them a two-week notice to hand over the work. And that was how they treated someone who worked his butt off for them for three years. GDBA, if you’re reading this, you probably already figured out who’s writing this. But I would like to make one thing clear - I’m writing this only to help others, letting them know what they’re getting themselves into and what they can expect.

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Gavin de Becker & Associates Response
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are sorry that your time at GDBA ended as such, as it is not a reflection of how to want to treat invaluable employees. Thank you for the effort and dedication you have given our organization in the past 3-4 years and we wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors.

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5.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

Workplace culture - GDBA does a phenomenal job at recruiting exceptional individuals. Which creates a positive and motivated atmosphere. Everyone you will meet is not only professional but personable as well. In my opinion the hardest part of the job is managing your work life balance. If you are not a planner or have structure to your life you would find working at GDBA difficult, however those with structure and who are good about planning their lives will find it much easier working at GDBA. A typical workday - can vary drastically. It is completely dependent on what you want to do within GDBA and how much you want to work. GDBA always ensure you will hit 40hrs, unless you choose to work less. You could work 5 x 8hr days or you could be jammed packed. It is up to your situation and what you're willing/capable of doing. What I believe I have learned is how to deal with people and getting what you want. The biggest piece of advice I would have is the answer will always be no to a question that is never asked. The way you word an email/ text, or the way you speak to people will either open doors for you or close them very fast.

Cons

Getting a job at Gavin de Becker & Associates, can be difficult. You need to be an exceptional individual; however a lot of peoples misunderstanding is that you need to be prior military, police, or security. This is false, Gavin de Becker & Associates finds value in those who come from different backgrounds. I.e., those in customer service bring to the table dealing with people and being likable which brings great value.

4.0
May 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

GDBA has a mission-driven culture where high standards and a commitment to excellence encourage both professional and personal growth. Job expectations are transparent, leadership has open communication, and they are genuinely supportive of Associates. Extensive benefits and care are provided - in addition to health insurance and retirement packages, there are many other perks and resources, such as gifted vacations, grants to pursue passions, fitness reimbursements, funding for family outings, and more. GDBA isn't just a place to work - it's an opportunity to build a strong career and successful future.

Cons

The hiring process is thorough, which can feel challenging for some applicants.

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