S&ME reviews

S&ME has problems retaining skilled employees and letting go unskilled or unmotivated employees. This is a result of their attitude with bidding on projects, in-which they frequently bite off more than they could chew and needed the manpower, even if it was sub-par. This leaves a burden on the rest of the employees and creates a very hectic atmosphere. I frequently felt under-utilized and despite having experience (and passion) in a very useful, adjacent field I was never considered to move laterally to the relevant group in the company. Don't get me wrong: I understand putting in my time slumping concrete to get to a better opportunity years down the road. But I have to know someone is thinking of me and showing me a timeline or I'll get burnt out and leave the company. I didn't get that from the upper management so I left. I'm not alone in this and I think it's a frequent problem S&ME has with younger professionals. Lastly is a problem that is not unique to S&ME. Profitability is key, and hours for training or more support activities can be frequently neglected. The result will bite them back one day, especially in the lab and compliance.

Constant productivity can be rough, but that's the industry we're in.