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Tennessee State Government

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Promoting idiots - Chief Counselor Tennessee State Government Employee Review

1.0
Mar 25, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

This used to be a good place to work. That is the best I can say. Used to

Cons

If you took someone who did not know anything about the work area or worse, only knew the wrong ways to do something; that is who they are now hiring and promoting.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work-life balance, great pay, excellent leadership and great people. TN State Government invests in employee development much more than any other company I have worked for.

Cons

Sometimes things move slowly due to red-tape.

2.0
Jun 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

8-4:30 M-F schedule Easy to take time off Front load PTO to make managing time off easier Hybrid work schedule

Cons

- Minimal accountability - Pay is well below national average - Pay for Performance standards are near impossible to “exceed expectations” - Double standards is the standard - Promotions are slow, so don’t expect to move up fast

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