Don't keep the contractors out anymore - Engineering Contractor Verizon Employee Review

2.0
Mar 5, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There is a log of knowledge sharing even between departments. The opportunity to work on many aspects of technology is usually available.

Cons

Well ... I am a contractor if you haven't figured it out yet and I have been working there for several years now. Even though I perform well and have told I am a key asset on my team the oppurtunity to become a permenant employee is not even on the table. Even now there are positions available in my group but they would rather give it to an unqualified internal employee than a contractor who is doing the job now.

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4.0
Jan 26, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is competitive but you will work very hard for it. Culture is excellent and exhibited and practiced from the top down. Benefits are excellent and cost reasonable. 401k match and profit sharing. Lots of training and professional development opportunities. Can advance if you're willing to relocate.

Cons

Company is trying to transform into what it wants to be beyond a wireless carrier (cloud?, security?, telematics?, wholesaler?, etc) and is struggling with a vision, resources, and org structure to make it a reality. Several re-organizations over last few years so job security has frequently been a question. Often delayed response to competitors caused by management's concern that acting would result in not meeting Wall Street expectations. Not the "happiest" place to work because no result is ever good enough and successes aren't celebrated because the focus is always on the next weekly/monthly/quarterly goal.

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