Easy work, but slow career growth - Senior QA Engineer REI Systems Employee Review

1.0
Oct 1, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Easy interview Okay Benefits Good employees Able to talk the gov't into winning contracts

Cons

- Makes Skills Stagnant due to lack of challenging work - Health Insurance very costly, mostly out of your pocket - You are assigned work outside of your job description often which can cause you to lose your skills - Change in Management every couple of months - Management has no proper training in helping employees excel in their careers - High security, some teams do not allow any foreign travel w/o prior approval - Tools and tech stacks are very outdated limiting growth - Work from two laptops, but only one salary

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REI Systems Response
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Thank you both for your work at REI and for taking time to provide a candid review. We are disappointed to hear that your experience met neither your expectations nor our own, as we strive to provide stable and respectful management, meaningful work, and long-term growth opportunities for all team members across our diverse and growing portfolio. In regards to health insurance, this is a factor we take very seriously and is a complex decision set when considering the wide range of needs across the employee base. Currently, we have opted for a generous employer contribution to the Health Savings Account (HSA) that offsets higher deductibles, in combination with lower premiums. This plan, while advantageous overall for many, may not be the preferred approach for others. Please know that your comments here are heard and are sincerely taken into consideration in our annual benefits decision-making process. Thank you again for your voice here in this forum and we wish you the best in each of your next steps.

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