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Buried in bureacracy - Anonymous employee Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

1.0
Feb 15, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great benefits, unreal job security

Cons

Way too much effort trying to reinvent processes which only adds more processes. Rather unprofessional Finance groups...long tenured employees are not open to any ideas. Mid-management is way too comfortable, incredibly gossipy, believers in intimidation tactics and employees are managed more by arriving and leaving on time, than their performance. No career mentoring. Thinking seems to be you stay in the job where you were hired until retirement.

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Pros

Opportunity to work on impactful scientific and engineering projects that support research and innovation. Exposure to multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, scientists, technicians, and project managers. Strong focus on safety, quality, and technical excellence. Good work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Ability to contribute to long-term projects with significant national and scientific importance.

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Large organizations can have multiple layers of review and approval, which may slow decision-making. Processes and documentation requirements can be extensive, especially for safety and compliance purposes. Project priorities can shift based on funding and organizational needs, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

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