Rather Disengaged From Field Employees - Engineer Pragmatics Employee Review

2.0
Jan 4, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

(1) If you're in the field, corporate leaves you alone. (2) If you query senior corp management, they are likely to answer in a respectful and thoughtful manner.

Cons

The flip side of being left to do your work in the field, is that - ironically - corporate seems completely disengaged from employees who execute corporate contracts in the field. It seems not to matter one scintilla whether you bust your butt or not, the message is "you are filling your seat, and we get a cut." It's a pretty negligent posture. In addition, the company does not seem entirely interested in expanding from its traditional roots of software development. So if you are on a contract that isn't part of that tradition, your time there is limited. Finally, there is zero opportunity for advancement or any kind of recognition whatsoever for field employees. In fact, the company seems to have no idea what you do, or that you even exist.

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Pragmatics Response
10y
I think your advice is absolutely spot on. As management, we should be engaged with our staff regardless of location. You are essential to our clients’ success, and we should ensure you have the visibility and support you need. Although you have left the company, I ask you to reach out to me so I can get a better understanding of where you think we are falling short in supporting our offsite staff.

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