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Tennessee State Government

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State of Tennessee - Anonymous employee Tennessee State Government Employee Review

1.0
Apr 17, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The state has good medical benefits. That's about it.

Cons

Too many employees that are ok with only doing the bare minimum. The state's compensation rates are too low compared to equivalent private sector jobs. Lots of promises made to employees to make more money, but the pay is still ridiculously low. I have worked at a couple State buildings and they are all the same. A lot of people in higher level hjob positions that they are under-qualified to be in. Nepotism and the good ole boy system is still in effect.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
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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
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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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