"Forked-tongue" - Program Development Section Chief Metra Employee Review

2.0
Apr 24, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Competitive Salary (depending on what personnel "grade" you're hired into).

Cons

Politics, clout and nepotism continues to undermine effective decision-making. Labor/Management relations are strained - "Union-busting" is implied by the many changes in the processes by which contract employees are able to move "up", and job titles/descriptions are inconsistent with job requirements. Too many "Chiefs" with essentially the same job function.

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5.0
Jan 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work and life balance.

Cons

The skillset developed here may not be transferable to other places.

4.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company is large so there was ample amount for growth for those who desired to stick long-term.

Cons

It was difficult to go up the chain of command when trying to work towards a higher rank within the company.

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