sad waste of many years of my life - Researcher First Advantage Employee Review

2.0
Jun 30, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote work. Flexible hours. Relative invisibility if you just want to live your life and not have someone breathing down your neck.

Cons

In truth, I spent too much time at this company. Very little of what I did for my work has a practical application in most industries. The work flow was constant and mind-numbing in its redundancy. Raises stopped in 2008. New York based employees will struggle to live on this salary. The flexibility hardly makes up for it unless you want to take on a second job. Among the employees I communicated with, few were worth a damn. And some departments have the tendency to hire only within a specific ethnicity. I encountered a good deal of bias when communicating with other departments and some upper management. Beyond that, I highly recommend this company to someone who can't find something better.

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Excellent work environment and great coworkers

Cons

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First Advantage Response
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Thanks for leaving a review of your experience with us! We're glad to hear that the work environment is a good fit and that you're enjoying your coworkers. We hope you continue to find your time with us to be a positive experience.
1.0
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Pros

Remote first company Once out of operations you really manage your own time.

Cons

Excessive Workloads Poor choice in Team Leads Don’t get sick and if you do pray it doesn’t last longer than your FMLA 12 weeks because they will fire you! Even after 8 years of employment. Even when it is documented that they are responsible for the health issues caused by burnout!

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First Advantage Response
5d
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear about the challenges you faced, particularly around workload, leadership support, and your health concerns. We recognize how important it is to feel supported during difficult times, and your feedback highlights areas where we must continue to improve. We appreciate you taking the time to speak up and wish you all the best moving forward.
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