- Slow work pace/can become boring/stagnant.
- No hybrid/telework options.
- Culture has become cautious - lack of trust in upper management.
- Potential furloughs during government shutdown.
- Most of engineering is being moved out to the Hanford site, which is an additional 30 minutes north of Richland on a highly trafficked 1-lane road.
- Job satisfaction is highly dependent on the manager. Many engineering managers are promoted because they are good technical staff, not good leaders.
- Many managers don't have PE certifications and can't sign off on your work.
- High turnover rates means lots of new and inexperienced workers.
