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Philadelphia Gas Works

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Quasi government inefficiency privatize ASAP - Employee Philadelphia Gas Works Employee Review

1.0
Jan 4, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Slow pace, low stress, Used to have plentiful parking (key words- used to)

Cons

Low pay, very inefficient, overstaffed, essentially a workfare organization. there are some very bright people here but they are greatly outnumbered by the not so bright people. and there a lot of people here, way too many to the point that it diminishes productivity. No formal telecommuting program, no wifi, but who needs it when average employees don't receive mobile tech (laptops, tablets, smartphones). Parking is hard to come by and if you don't get a spot, you very much risk getting your car broken into. Location is terrible. Facilities are abysmal- dirty, cold/hot, roaches, etc. Much could be forgiven if there was no residency requirement, but alas, there is. Another wing of the 'Philadelphia machine' - stay away.

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5.0
Jan 18, 2026
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Pros

Good work life balance, decent pay.

Cons

Pay could be a little better.

4.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Easy work guaranteed 40 hours a week great benefits no lay offs pension 457 or 401k paid sick days holidays and vacation days

Cons

You get penalized for using sick days to easy to lose progressions in the summer time the higher up have less work so they micromanage everything you do new rules are constantly being added it’s not a real union the union works for Pgw so it’s a conflict of interest when it comes time for them to defend you the company always puts the blame on you if they can never find a conclusive answer to a problem

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