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Aldridge Electric

Benefits are mediocre at best, expensive insurance with lots of co pays to boot. Pay is middle of road, not the worst but I wouldn't even say above average, average at best.  Management is all over the place, some higher up management is very good, listens and addresses, while some direct managers never check in unless forced, don't address or make actions on any concerns expressed. Pay raises are medium to low unless you stress to them about things and even then you are I feel low balled. You can be stuck in a position for many years with little to no advancement unless you make the move to try and even then, hiring from within seems to strayed away from their culture with time. Lots of fighting and struggling with employee policy towards how things are handled and anger expressed widely when things dont go employees ways then management caves in and makes you look like the bad guy for the situation. Like any bigger company, you see lots of money spent on mishandled situations or things and when raise time comes the stress of money management is there and reflects on your raise. 

SAFETY there is always first, and foremost. I never worked at a place that put such and emphasis on safety. I learned how to operate various types of equipment and machines. In particular a HIAB 200-C3. A radio operated crane. The hardest part of the job was keeping in order all the DOT regulations and time schedules. However the best part was being able to drive down the road and say. I helped to make that happen. A sense of pride and accomplishment. My coworkers are some of the finest in the trade. The management always tried to put you in a position to prevail. NEVER to fail. To fail in that field would mean that someone gets hurt or killed.

In the central office the mood is always positive, uplifting. Senior Project Managers and VPs give much guidance and coworkers cooperate within or between divisions. 

Balance of personal/work life can be difficult. Common week is expected at 50 hours, but can often stretch to 60+ hours without warning. 

Secondary offices on job sites have varying moods and styles. While the final culture is similar, there can often be increased stress without as immediate of assistance due to distance from the central office.

Aldridge is a company that has expanded from electrical contracting to general construction, drilling, and fencing.  The workload is high for both the office and the field and the rewards can be great if you are recognized.  There does seem to be a disconnect between the office and the field though, so recognition is easier said than done.  Despite fluctuations in the economic landscape though, they have managed to keep all workers relatively busy.

90% of everything about Aldridge is beyond good to great. I don't want to talk about the 10%.  It's like any family with its thorny issues. If you love your family you try to work around it.

The good 90%- my work was stimulating, challenging. The company's trajectory made the environment exciting to be a part of.  The majority of people I worked with were warm and very supportive. I always felt that I was making a real contribution right up to my very last day (and the rewrite I did on the ComEd proposal).  

It was a family atmosphere and everyone was treated fairly.  
I worked with great people and great managers. 
The environment was fluid and cohesive.
The hardest part of my job was not getting everything done in one day.
The most enjoyable part of my job was learning new things and meeting new people.  
The company was very family oriented and had lots of charitable events to benefit various charities.
The company also looked forward into the future by having summer interns from colleges around the US.

Typical work day: paid for 8 hours but expected to work 10+.
I learned that management will miss lead and you and use you until they no longer need your services.
Workplace culture: co-workers are friendly and engaging, which makes the environment appealing.
Hardest part of the job, no knowing if your paycheck is depending on your willingness to travel out of state.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Experience with different aspects of the Electricians work on the Express lane !

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working on the express lane with speeding vehicles passing buy at high rates of speed.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Good ! Team work,  responsible co- workers.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Positive energy, anticipation to complete the days work .

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing they have their favorites and  are show age discrimination!!!!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When people talk behind your back 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Two faced  and very condescending 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
No one really wants to go ake the to m and thoroughly train you correctly!!!!

My 5 hours of interviewing with 3 different people reflected my direct experience with Contract Management yet I was unknowingly given the title of Assistant Project Manager with certain roles expected of me that I was not qualified to perform..  There were certain duties required that was out of my purview.

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