Where dementors are born - Engineering Associate Sargent & Lundy Employee Review

2.0
Nov 6, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Made some good friends, got some good training, pay a PE bonus of $4k after you obtain license. Normal yearly raises (3-5%). Year end bonus of one pay check. Overtime accrual goes towards vacation time. Good family/work life balance.

Cons

This place somehow manages to be in one of the greatest cities in the world and still has the ability to suck the soul out of your. This place has zero culture. Very difficult to make friends because the way cubicles are laid out. Many bosses micromanage. Zero opportunity for growth unless you are a tall, white, male AND get lucky.

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Sargent & Lundy Response
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Although we can appreciate a Harry Potter reference, we very strongly disagree with your comments. 2017 marks our third consecutive year being named to the Chicago Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces, a recognition based entirely on employee feedback, and a direct reflection of our outstanding culture. Our Chicago office has a tremendous number of company sponsored activities – from bowling and softball to board games and photography –, that help to foster relationships between coworkers. Further, our collaborative work environment is designed for employees and teams to easily interact with one another. Finally, your comment about growth opportunity is simply not true.

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