Jacobs reviews

Initially it appeared to be a good career opportunity. After several years with them I have less career opportunities now than I did with my entry level position at my previous employer. Employees are put against each other in annual reviews. There are small groups of people competeing for a small pot of raises and these are the people who review your performance. Over the years I've been told that I do a good job from every client I worked with and professors, but I can't recall a single time that any supervisor in my own company said that I've done something well. Over years it tends to wear on your self esteem and eventually make you wonder if you're even competant in the very field you've passionately loved and invested in your whole life.

Services contract structures leave little room for advancement eventhough you might have completed additional training and educations. Unless there is a vacancy up the chain you will be stuck where you are until there is room for advancement.