Jacobs reviews

Although only a small fraction of their business, they don't know how to run or sell A/E design services and have nearly gotten rid of everyone who did. Because the company is so large, many "non-workers" can hide-out for years without being noticed, even if they are noticed; there is no commitment to cleaning house because of a "good old boy" mentality. Many business areas are highly political and their business decisions are thusly poorly advised. SOP: Too busy acquiring and pseudo-integrating for growth (promising stockholders 15% growth is unsustainable in any market!) such that they can't make it work, and haven't in the last two years; the stock has not performed. The real decision makers are in an ivory tower, untouchable by thought, word, or deed. Corporate dedication to safety and safety issues have become so prevalent that people have set aside urgent work and servicing clients in the name of safety. It is a very real production problem. Benefits are not competitive with other companies in the same marketplace; however salaries may make up for that.

Morale is at rock bottom. Projects are run on a shoestring. Hard work is ignored. No job security at all. The "Technician Development Programme" section of the FAQ has been blank for 3 years now.