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No Fun Zone - Program Technician US Farm Service Agency Employee Review

1.0
Apr 4, 2016
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Pros

Decent pay, consistent schedule. I like working with some of the farmers and some of the people from other agencies. You get to travel a bit within the state for "training" and conferences on the government dime.

Cons

The bureaucracy is overwhelming. People who don't do their jobs get promoted, anyone who comments on this gets reprimanded. If you do too good of a job, you get to do everyone else's work too, without any recognition. The level of drama is worse than high school, people are constantly talking behind each other's backs trying to get people in trouble, and the management is part of the problem. The sedentary nature of the job encourages unhealthy lifestyles; depression is very common. Bottom line, you don't want to work for the federal government.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Excellent job to have while raising a family. Maxi-flex schedule (9 on, 1 off) is very helpful for doctor appointments to not use up sick time.

Cons

Under hiring freezes, oftentimes working understaffed to meet numerous program details.

2.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good retirement benefits. Very flexible leave usage

Cons

Pay has fallen behind the private sector. Bureaucracy is bad. No vision for the future. Field offices generally have a good culture but that is where it stops

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