Extremely unhappy working there - Senior Consultant Rimkus Employee Review

1.0
Jul 31, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Liberal work from home policy

Cons

The job was very different than the job I interviewed for. I was told I would be very busy and there was potential for bonuses because of that. Very little work was sent my way and I received criticism that my billable time was low. I had to cold call other engineers to ask for work. I ended up doing a number of technician level jobs outside my area of engineering specialty just to make up billable time. On top of that, it was the most toxic work environment I have ever experienced. I have never been so professionally or personally unhappy in a job.

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Rimkus Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share feedback with us. Most of our specialized engineers and technical consultants are fully utilized on a variety of unique and challenging assignments. Our Business Development team works diligently to advertise and sell new or specialized services to our clients—even though some lines of business may grow more rapidly than others. At Rimkus, we view all team members as valuable contributors toward our common goals. Nonetheless, we know our employees have a choice when deciding where to work, and we regret that you felt unhappy. We strive to provide a work environment where all team members are productive and able to contribute in a way that is personally and professionally rewarding. We are interested in hearing more about your time with Rimkus. If you are available to speak to us further, please email Human Resources at HR@rimkus.com. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

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