Disappointment in what is suppose to be a great company. - Senior Project Manager SAS Employee Review

1.0
Jun 28, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and that is about it.

Cons

Very disappointed in company which claims to be the best place to work. Worked in two areas of the company including SAS OnDemand. Although the group is growing rapidly, the management team in this group is not interested in developing talent, but interested in getting the most of the individual by working project managers to the bone with 50-60 hr work weeks and loading them up with 5-10 clients at any one time. As a result, the client suffers, the work suffers and the employee suffers which in turn is the reason many project managers in this group leave in less than one year or get to their one year anniversary and look for another position writhin the company. In addition, the compensation within SAS is far below market for project managers. Also, very limited, if any opportunity within SAS to move up the career ladder. Overall, very disappointed with management within SAS and after talking with many current and former SAS employees this appears to be a common theme throughout the company. SAS has great marketing and PR, but in my experience the company falls woefully short of coming close to being one of the best places to work.

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5.0
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Pros

Got laid off because of downsize

Cons

Best company to work for and I still miss my coworkers and managers.

2.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

Benefits: health coverage, on-site gym, childcare, healthcare center, and more. Work-life balance: predictable hours, flexibility for parents and a culture that doesn't expect you to grind 60-hour weeks.

Cons

Compensation lags the market, slow career advancement and promotions can take years. Change-resistant culture and new ideas move slowly. Leadership team manages up to just one person.

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