Jacobs reviews

Jacobs is in the business of high volume, low margin. This translates to tight overheads and it shows. Training is infrequent and often gets rebooked by seasons, not days or weeks because there simply isn't enough people available in the overheads to keep up with demand. Jacobs calls themselves a relationship based company and what this means is the client will always be right and get their way, the sooner you accept this fact the better off you'll be.

On February 5, 2013 I wrote a lengthy review about my experience working at Jacobs. It's been over a year and things have gotten even worse. Our group has been reduced from 8 employees to 3 employees due to lack of work. I recently found out that my resume is being used to win projects but once the work starts, those closest to the project take the work for themselves so they can stay billable. My hours have been reduced to around 15 a week so I no longer receive any benefits (it was the only way to avoid being laid off) . Yes, I am looking for a new job but as many of you know, the competition is fierce and I can't relocate. I have been taking continuing education courses on my own time and my own dime since I can't get approved for training reimbursement. And just so you don't think the problem is ME rather than Jacobs, my client of 5 years has written a letter of recommendation for me since he knows that budget cuts have reduced my hours and forced me to look for work elsewhere.