0% Work Life Balance in the Field - Survey Crew Chief Topographic Employee Review

2.0
May 10, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Overtime work is always available, health insurance is decent, new equipment

Cons

Work life balance is absolutely non-existence, live-to-work mentality, field jobs change on a dime, very high turnover rate with field crews, questionable surveying practices, low pay without overtime/per diem, nothing is "priority" when everything is "priority", weekend work is stated as not required but expected, low PTO, highly dependent on the swings of O&G. I didn't work as a remote crew, but that scenario seemed miserable. Little, if any time to visit home for them. If you are a young bachelor looking to make a decent paycheck and don't mind putting in long hours (70+) or moving around for work, then it wouldn't be awful. But if you aren't, steer clear of Topographic.

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5.0
Mar 25, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Salary is fair. Admin staff is kind, knowledgeable, driven, and supportive of junior staff. Lots of opportunity for growth and additional education.

Cons

The divisions are very siloed that can make cooperation between divisions difficult - sometimes.

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3.0
Nov 14, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is decent, and the benefits (like vacation time) are solid.

Cons

I’ve been with the company for a while, and I've seen a lot, both the good and the bad. There’s some discrimination, a mix of forgiveness, and the usual ups and downs you’d expect in this industry. It’s not a place for everyone, especially if you don’t have "thick skin." First off, unless you’re buddies with the right people or play by certain unspoken rules, you’re probably going to become a target. This is well-known and tolerated. That said, if you do your job well, you can stick around and earn bonuses. But don’t expect to build a long-term career here, the mentorship they claim to offer isn’t really there. It’s also pretty common for senior management to take credit for the hard work employees put in. When discrimination or nasty comments happen, they’re often swept under the rug. However, you’ll likely feel small at some point, or at least like you’re just another cog in the machine. If you’re someone who can put personal beliefs aside, and just show up to work for the paycheck, this place might work for you.

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