Where do these managers come from? - Anonymous employee TekSynap Employee Review

1.0
Apr 5, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are usually a whole bunch of startups like this in DC. You really take a chance to see if things work out. You will either like it or not. When this company was small the initial management were the principals that seemed to really care about the employees. The middle management that was placed there really act like a narcissistic buffer.

Cons

Out of my 15 years of working for IT, this seems to be the one company that will really take advantage of the term "salary exempt employee". It's best to try to find ways to avoid doing work they will want you to do. In all honestly you won't gain any special benefit from doing this work because they will promote their friends and relatives before you. Expect to work overtime.

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Cons

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Pros

TekSynap promotes a culture that emphasizes caring for its employees. The company hosts regular events such as annual gatherings and provides holiday gifts, which help foster a sense of community. Compensation is a strong point, with salary being one of the most attractive aspects. Benefits are competitive with industry standards, including a medical PPO plan, dental and vision coverage, up to a 6% 401(k) match, $15K in education benefits, and 20 days of PTO starting out.

Cons

Leadership is weak and often prioritizes contract renewals over supporting employees. There is a clear disconnect between the corporate messaging in monthly communications and the reality on the government contracting side. Compensation limits, offer letters, and pay structures are frequently used to justify requiring salaried employees to work extended hours and weekends. Leadership does not address the underlying issues and instead continues to apply short-term fixes rather than implementing meaningful, long-term solutions.

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