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Pacific Gas and Electric

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Horrible place for anyone with a degree in anything... - Electric Ops Manager Pacific Gas and Electric Employee Review

1.0
Dec 23, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Really strong union that prevents even the best ideas from happening (pro and con).

Cons

Horrible for anyone who wants to be judged by their merits versus how long one has been there. PG&E literally has Sr. Directors with high school diplomas running billion dollar portfolios, who were promoted just because they were the last man standing, and I do emphasize "man". And the company wonders why they have so many issues from record keeping to fires that kill dozens at a time.

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Cons

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The company promotes meaningful values around safety, respect, dignity, and inclusion, and offers solid benefits and growth opportunities

Cons

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