Unrealistic expectations - Tax Examiner IRS Employee Review

1.0
Jun 2, 2013
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Pros

There were pros to working for the federal government some time ago, but not anymore.

Cons

There are many cons to working for the federal government. The most scathing is their lack of regard for federal employment laws. It is illegal to be made to endure sexual harassment day in and day out, but that's exactly what happens. Also, there's been a pay & awards payment freeze due to the budget and sequester for the next three years.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

-variety in industries worked, -Great work to life balance

Cons

-Administration can change entire job structure overnight.

3.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

-Got me started in my career as an auditor -thorough tax law training -many senior auditors helping you learn the profession

Cons

-communication from management is not always transparent -when you are at the bottom of the ladder, you get verbal abuse from not only POA and taxpayers (understandable, given this is the IRS), but also management/OJI's. They want to look good to their bosses and will throw you under the bus if they have to in order to save themselves. Even if they gave you instructions that got you in trouble. They SHOULD be supporting you in your function as an auditor, but they'll do whatever is easiest for themselves ultimately. -on job training can be disorganized -bureaucratic culture -like many other companies, a lot of things you're expected to learn by yourself. Such as how to avoid POA delays.

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