Overall Reviews at Department of Veterans Affairs
3.0
Personal attacks and some harrassment and specifically targetted
As mentioned, I began to feel targetted in a few days. it seemed like a normal orientation and professional environment the first few days. Trainers were unprofessional, Even orientation coordinator was harrassive and manipulative.
I have worked in two Veterans Administration and both contained employees who behaved in disgusting ways which seemed to be brushed off by management. So my impression of their work environment has been traumatizing. In addition, I think they only want people who behave like themselves, and have a problem with honest and vulnerable new hires.
Maybe other VA locations are better, and these western locations seemed to have the same vibe which makes me wonder.
ProsWork at home
ConsUnclear directions on work Clear attitudes in inappropriate behaviour.
4.0
Excellent and rewarding career
I learned all aspects of Federal Law Enforcement and leadership. I enjoyed my staff and coworkers. The most enjoyable part of the job was the variety of duties. The hardest part of the job, was collaboration with some managers, Chief's and leadership.
ProsGreat benefits and opportunities for advancement
ConsSome training opportunities
4.0
The work is rewarding, internal and customers are diverse
I enjoyed working here tremendously. The skills I obtained are invaluable to me. I can take my technical and customer experience into any industry and apply it. The most rewarding was dealing directly with Veterans and their beneficiaries in order to provide criteria information needed to qualify for monthly benefits and helping public in filing of appeals for benefits.
ProsWorking with and on behalf of Veterans is extremely vital and rewarding, the exposure to highly sensitive information builds trust, The role in every job in VA is highly technical, the opportunity to learn about medical terminology, and various technical systems, you will acquire vast knowledge in various areas, including medical terms and bidy systems, prior knowledge of laws will be very useful
Conswork environment is rigid and political, work is highly technical, must be detail oriented, must be fast learner, willing and open to apply yourself
4.0
Love the Vets
Working for the VA was a fulfilling job. Being able to help people that fought for our country meant a lot to me. I regret leaving there. The vets appreciated me
ProsHelping vets, co workers
3.0
Biases
Not fairly looked at for promotion depends on area and city and state you work in. Relatives promoting family. Management is not helpful in getting you promoted
ProsGovernment job
ConsRacism
4.0
Helping veterans and their families
Loved helping veterans and their dependents with compensation and other benefits
Poor management from the top down
Nepotism
Favoritism
Senseless backlog of cases
ProsSalary, benefits
ConsManagement turn over, bureaucracy
5.0
Workplace where everyone is challenged to produce quality work
I really enjoy the work I do, my fellow employees and the management team. They are all supportive of the entire work team and there are always opportunities for growth and development. There are clear paths to management positions and other opportunities for lateral movement. The work is at times challenging, but always rewarding.
ProsPersonal growth potential
ConsNone
1.0
Legal Administrative Representative |
Nashville, TN | Nov 21, 2021
Not fun, stressful, unfairly judged position on performance if you really want to help veterans.
This position is not a position if you want to really help veterans. This is a time restricted convoluted section of the va to check the blocks that they are answering the call for veterans.
ProsGovt job
ConsToo many to list!
2.0
No opportunities for advancement. Management has/plays favorites (employees), over employee experiences and longitivtiy.
Look someplace else, pay is way below private sector pay. Only benefit is the holidays/holiday pay. Too much interdepartmental toxicity within departments. Leads are power hungry and micromanage employees. No breaks! Be thankful you get a 30 minute lunch because if the cafeteria was busy and you had to wait in line for 10-15 minutes for food, you then will only have the remainder of time to eat, NO EXCEPTIONS! They do not care about their employees. No opportunities for advancement. Management has/plays favoritism amount employees, rather than their dedicated employees with experience and longitivtiy. New hires advance but the long haulers are overlooked when it comes to advancement.
ProsMore Holidays: therefore, more $ for holiday pay.
ConsNo breaks, no pay raises/freezes, no opportunity for advancement
5.0
Great Long term employment opportunities
Great Long term employment opportunities, depending on what kind of Department you work in you may not get to take enough time off. The Federal Government has a great benefit package.
4.0
Engaging and sense of fulfillment
Working for DVA for 16 years has allowed me to meet an extraordinary client group.
Days are challenging as you deal with all sorts of people.
The best part of the day would be knowing you were able to assist someone and you have made their life a little better.
It was the kind of job where some clients truly touched your soul. These were the people that made you want to go to work.
5.0
Excellent department
Interview with DVA was very basic & easy, I would recommend the department to all age group also good for school leavers as a foot in the door to learn
ProsNil
ConsNil
5.0
VA Hospitals
An outstanding place to work and grow in a career in Government service. If you don't like serving those who served (our veterans) then look for work elsewhere.