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3.1

37% would recommend to a friend

(2,783 total reviews)

Carolyn W. Colvin

37% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Social Security Administration has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,783 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Social Security Administration employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews
2.0
Nov 10, 2009
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Pros

Good health insurance (but you will pay a lot for your share of cost).

Cons

The only way to move up is to not ever have an opinion that contradicts the status quo, dress up in a very classic, plain business attire, kiss the arse of incompetent and disrespectful management.

2.0
Oct 26, 2009
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Pros

The salary is of a journeyman CR after three years is at least 50k, and will grow via annual step grade increases, almost 99% of the time without regard to performance. If one wants an 8-4:30 job, with few professional challenges, and good "benefits." Dive in. You can use sick leave and vacation days at your discretion (except for major holidays). The vision and dental programs offered can be quite good. Advancement opportunities exist. Many in upper management are women. Many African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Latinos/as are in management positions. Advancement for those who desire it, is available (provided one starts at the CR level, more difficult from lower levels i.e. Service Rep). Job security. Very few layoffs. That is my humble advice, and I wish you the best in all of your endeavors.

Cons

After a few years, you may become bored and frustrated b/c no matter the effort or ability, everyone is compensated the same. You may also find that if you stay for a long time, you have acquired no other professional skills attractive to future employers. Just work with the understanding of what that it is just a job. That's it. If you want more challenges, do not complain, just move on.

4.0
Sep 29, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

-you can earn lots of credit hours -flexitime -stable employment -many positions are career ladder -I am given all the tools I need to complete my tasks

Cons

-procedures can vary from office to office -management is very paternal and untrusting -heavy workload

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