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Tennessee State Government

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Promotion based on politics, not merit. - Epidemiologist Tennessee State Government Employee Review

1.0
Feb 22, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work possible, good work-life balance

Cons

Leadership comes and goes and promotes who they like while they're here. No mechanism for promotion based on success or merit.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Interesting work, good people, fast paced

Cons

Temporary, no benefits, slow for part of the year

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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