High Burnout Risk Due to Excessive Working Hours - Sr. Engineer Jacobs Employee Review

1.0
Feb 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Exposure to complex projects Career growth opportunities Strong professional network

Cons

14–16 hour workdays are normalized Frequent weekend expectations Work-life balance is severely impacted Overtime not proportionately compensated Long-term sustainability is questionable

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Great work-life balance, especially if you’re a hard worker and employer can see that.

Cons

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