Bad Experience at this Firm - Anonymous employee Westat Employee Review

1.0
Mar 30, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

flexible work hours; nice gym; cafeteria is very good and cheap; everyone gets an office pretty much regardless of level; kitchens

Cons

I was hired in a senior position and was then put in an office and not given any work or management responsibilities, despite the discussions of such during the job interview. I had a very bad experience here.

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