Mixed bag for junior to mid-level staff - Anonymous employee Social Impact Employee Review

2.0
Mar 18, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Competitive starting compensation for people with a master’s degree relative to other firms like Chemonics Good exposure to project management, including budgets, contracts, supervising consultants, and client communications

Cons

Senior staff either tends to micromanage or be totally absent Few mentoring or professional development opportunities because the firm focuses on winning contracts Limited technical work or technical discussions Unclear job advancement path Poor work-life balance. 60+ hour work weeks are typical, including working on vacations, holidays, and weekends, which is expected by senior management

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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