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Great place, if you can tolerate Government incompetence all around you - Anonymous employee US Defense Logistics Agency Employee Review

1.0
May 3, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Government benefits (good health insurance options, guaranteed pension after 5 yrs, telework 2 days/week, decent vacation time, occasional bonus, typical govt. 9-5).

Cons

Where do I start? As with other reviews of DLA, the place is typical Federal government. No one is held accountable for anything. Failure is routinely accepted, and management ignores clear violations from contractor and other government employee's behavior. The violations of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and the waste, fraud, and abuse at DLA are unbelievable. But I guess that's just the DLA way, huh? Go look at some DOD IG reports if you don't believe me. Salary is not where it should be for the amount of work I do. If you want to get paid for doing 4 people's jobs but only receive 1/4 of the salary, then this is the place for you. The top performers don't get the promotions, oh no - those are reserved for ex-military and their cronies or best buddies. I've never worked anywhere in my life (career 20 yrs) where the management was so spineless and incompetent - it is stunning. Over half of my department left in the past 2 years b/c they were so disgusted with the new manager. So what does senior management do? They reward that manager with manager of the year! I'm not making this up - only in the Federal government can you be so incompetent and get an award. Turn over is pretty high in our department.

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Cons

The workplace culture can feel very cliquish and, at times, more like a high school environment than a professional organization. There appears to be a strong emphasis on networking and social relationships, sometimes over individual performance and productivity. Employees are often encouraged to be mindful of who they interact with because “you never know who may become your next boss,” which can create an uncomfortable atmosphere. There are also many family members working within the same or closely connected departments, which can contribute to perceptions of favoritism and unequal opportunities. In my experience, advancement and visibility sometimes seem more tied to fitting into certain social circles than to skills, work ethic, or performance. For employees who prefer to focus on their work, remain professional, and keep to themselves, the environment can feel isolating or disadvantageous. The culture may be a better fit for highly social individuals, but it can be challenging for those who value a more straightforward, performance-based workplace.

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