2.0
Apr 10, 2015
Don't be an IT employee, if you must work there be a contractor
Former employee, more than 3 years
Calgary, AB
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
* They treat you well (when the oil price is high) * scheduling vacation isn't much of a problem
Cons
* The CIO loves his ego stroked by sycophants. Literally has his direct reports praise his leadership at the start of large meetings * Most long serving employees have the survival strategy of don't gather attention, so getting "champions" is very difficult * contractors do all the work, employees "lead" * they happily lay teams and people off at any opportunity * they proudly pay below average wages (for both employees and contractors) and it shows