Great people, but lowball salaries - Business Analyst SAIC Employee Review

5.0
Sep 13, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have experienced really competent managers and great co-workers. Work/life balance is good. Diversity and Inclusion are great. Culture and Values are clearly outlined.

Cons

Very little guidance on career growth opportunities. Managers lowball you in salary negotiations. Raises are hard to achieve if you aren’t “bringing in work”. Cost of living increases really amount to paycuts year after year.

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