"The state is bogged down in red tape. They lose money. If they were commercial they would have gone out of business."
"I have worked for State of Connecticut during past summer. Amazing experience working with government."
"You are expected to save the world but not given the tools to do so. You are sent to the homes of children to assess their safety and well being but ultimately, your supervisor makes the calls and you are forced to go along with their decision even if it is not in the best interest of the children. Supervisors and management are not focused on the families; they typically just make decisions that will cover their butts in the event something happens."
"I have been a Systems Developer for the State of CT Judicial Branch since 2004. Criminal justice work is interesting and vey different from private sector."
"Good challenge; nowhere to grow. Great people and wonderful projects."
What do you like about working at State of Connecticut?
"Health benefits and the people; the projects are really cool, with geospatial presentations."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be practical and down to earth. It takes a special person to be in public service: not a lot of ego."
What don't you like about working at State of Connecticut?
"No growth potential; no raises in 5 years. Benefits gradually declining."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Hang in there; the economy has to turn around soon."
State of Connecticut has an overall rating of 3.9 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 9 State of Connecticut Review Ratings left anonymously by State of Connecticut employees, which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 100% of employees would recommend working at State of Connecticut.
State of Connecticut employees earn $58,000 annually on average, or $28 per hour, which is 12% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 4 State of Connecticut employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find State of Connecticut Salaries by Job Title.
100% of employees would recommend working at State of Connecticut with the overall rating of 3.9 out of 5. Employees also rated State of Connecticut 3.8 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 3.8 for support you get.
According to our data, the highest paying job at State of Connecticut is a Dean at $150,000 annually. Browse State of Connecticut Salaries by Job Profile.
According to our data, the lowest paying job at State of Connecticut is a Resident Advisor at $16,000 annually. Browse State of Connecticut Salaries by Job Profile.
According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at State of Connecticut to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.
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