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Tennessee State Government

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Underpaid, Overworked - Anonymous employee Tennessee State Government Employee Review

3.0
Sep 21, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Once you work for the State, you have the opportunity to apply and transfer to several different departments which gives you some variety.

Cons

Wages are low compared to most companies. With the constant change and restructuring of state departments, job security is decreasing.

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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
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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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