Social Security Administration Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Excellent opportunity to begin work with the Federal Government."

"I really enjoy working with my co workers, however my relationship with my direct supervisor is almost non existent. I have very little feedback or interaction with him due mostly because he works from NY and I work in New Orleans. The company would be great to work for if I wanted to remain indefinitely in my current role. Compensation could also be better for the type of work we're doing."

"I've worked for the Social Security Administration for over 10 years, and it is a safe and secure job. However, when it comes to the field of Information Technology, there is no innovation and it is way behind industry standards. There is no room to learn or be mentored by experienced professionals who are up to date with technology trends."

"I have worked for ssa for 5 months now, and I sincerely love my job, but hate that you only do one thing."

"Overall enjoyable until I hit the glass ceiling. Very mundane."

What do you like about working at Social Security Administration?

"Job stability, hourly pay, commute time, amount of leave accrued, training tools provided"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Basically if you get an interview you probably have the position, the hardest part of being hired into the federal government is the actual application process"

What don't you like about working at Social Security Administration?

"no promotional opportunities at all, employees are just a number, all decisions are based upon management approval which leaves no room for independent thinking"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"to make work more enjoyable and fun, not micro-manage so much, allow for growth from within the organization"

"Experienced with internal and external customer services."

What do you like about working at Social Security Administration?

"The job is dependable. You can count on working there a long while"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't expect to move up in the near future.But, try to do the best job you can because the public is highly dependent upon the help that you give."

What don't you like about working at Social Security Administration?

"Very little room for growth. No way to stand out and impress anyone in a positive way."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Allow cross training in multiple diciplines.Because there is a tendency to grow stale in the position because you do the same things day after day."

What do you like about working at Social Security Administration?

"I like working for the governemnt, I like the people that I work with"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do not take a job in the TSC, it's awful."

What don't you like about working at Social Security Administration?

"too strict in the area that I'm in, too micromanaged"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Have a more lenient attitude, be more encouraging, supportive. Concerned about my employees' skills to get promotions"

"It was a great experience and I was able to learn so much!"

What do you like about working at Social Security Administration?

"Everything, however there was nowhere to move ahead in Pittsburgh."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The interview process was great so I have no tips."

What don't you like about working at Social Security Administration?

"No advancement opportunites in Pittsburgh. Would have to relocate elsewhere."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep training so claimants can be serviced correctly and quickly"

"Good people to work with."