IRS reviews

I worked in Research, Analysis and Statistics and was afforded an excellent opportunity to rise quickly and my salary followed suit. Young, capable workers are given increasing responsibility and can be noticed quickly for excelling.

Unlike many other reviews I've read, I had great interactions with management. I like the openness of the pay scale, everyone knows what they'll be making when they apply for the job. Benefits are good, although they have been greatly reduced in the last few years due to budget cuts. You start off as a seasonal employee working usually from Dec or Jan until end of June (this could vary from year to year based on business needs), and while you are furloughed you can collect unemployment (in my state, at least), and it gives you a chance to think about pros and cons and look for other employment and try to get out of there. This is a good way to get your foot in the door of the federal govt, you are able to transfer to other federal jobs that may not be available to the general public.