Very hard to get a full-time job. Good resume builder though. - Financial Analyst Contractor Merck Employee Review

2.0
Apr 6, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Work/life balance is great. No real schedule as long as you get your work done. Not a high pressure environment; in fact, you sometimes wonder if they'd notice if you didn't come in. Contractor pay is better than average, if you negotiate.

Cons

They will tease you with the possibility of a full-time job during your interview but that never comes. The company is under a "hiring freeze," however certain departments are always allowed to bring on full timers. Lack of communication with company direction and future needs and opportunities.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Work from home (that may not always be a perk, but it is now for writers), choice of flexible hours (7 AM - 9 AM starting), friendly, helpful people, great bosses, people very interested in their jobs, plus a lot of educational benefits, you are trained on all aspects of Merck and your job.

Cons

I cannot think of any, though sometimes work from home has its drawbacks, because the employee doesn't get all the information that an onsite employee would.

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