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Tennessee State Government

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Nepotism, Bureaucracy, Autocratic management at State of TN - Project Manager Tennessee State Government Employee Review

1.0
Mar 17, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good ITAcademy classes being offered but very slow or zero adoption by management

Cons

Nepotism, Bureaucracy, Autocratic management, full of Military style leaders in powerful positions whose style is old fashioned and does not align with the newer generation. They do not want people to think on their own.

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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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