Overall Reviews at State of Michigan
3.0
So long ago. Does not exist.
This was nearly 20 years ago and the job no longer exists. If you want I can make stuff up about the people I worked with and for. But most are either retired or dead...
1.0
Customer Service Representative |
Lansing, MI | Nov 24, 2020
It's a job in this difficult time
A typical day at work consists of answering incoming calls about unemployment insurance claims. The work is good and bad. The bad is that I get sworn at my callers who haven't yet received benefits and it's been months since they've gotten paid. I try to keep a positive attitude but it starts to wear on you. The good. I get to work from home and the dress code is very casual. I could work in my pajamas and no one would know.
ProsWork from Home
ConsGet sworn at my unemployment claimant customers
1.0
Terrible Supervisors and no sense of purpose
I would never work for the State Government again. They hire hot garbage as supervisors and are not pro veterans. The co-workers were shady and not helpful.
4.0
Making a difference
Children's protective services offers experiences in learning about the child welfare system, the courts and with families. In this position you will build your skills in crisis intervention, family development, treatment and assessments, organization, documentation and social work.
4.0
Stressful but helping others in need is priceless
Longevity , Stressful at time due to high caseloads but Ive learned a lot. Management can be a bit iffy at times and the workplace is not that diverse where im at and the most enjoyable part is helping those clients in need
ProsBenefits flex spending insurance
ConsNo bonuses, High caseloads not enough recognition
3.0
Stressful at times. Good benefits
A typical work day is answering phones, tending to customers complaints and processing casework. Sitting most of the day. Stressful at times because management. I enjoy downtown, Morale is a bit low. Want more opportunities for growth. Benefits are good
3.0
Productive, Demanding, and Personal Accountability and Intergrity is required
Working for the State of Michigan is a rewarding, engaging, and value added experience. The State of Michigan provides opportunity for advancement, long-term and short-term career planning. Keeping one's skill-sets current is vitally important. Communication and relationship building and meeting the needs of each client, requires excellent listening and writing skills, alongside a collaboration between the client, families, agencies and resources.
ConsN/A
5.0
Very beneficial to be employed by the State of Michigan
It was very rewarding to assist my client's with their needs during challenging moments in their lives. However, there were times when it was discouraging for me when my client's were found ineligible for assistance when they were trying very hard to improve their situations.
ProsGreat benefits
ConsExtreme caseload/high stress level
4.0
Great place to work if you have a passion for helping people.
State of Michigan is a great place to work. Some positions and environments are for everyone. The benefits are great. However, they need to stop making college degree's an requirement for the Department of Human Services (FiA) and focus on if the candidate have a passion for people, especially the less fortunate or people who have fallen on hard times. Degree's have nothing do with the environment. Only people with love and compassion in their heart for all people.
ProsGreat Benefits
ConsCaseloads too high
2.0
Can get stressfull!
It’s an okay job. Sometimes it can get overwhelming and stressful and it’s also depends what supervisor you have. You make make extra money on in call
ProsGood coworkers, good supervisors
ConsYou have to keep your case load under 12, dealing with certain families that do not want to cooperate.
