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Q&A With Pacific Gas and Electric Employees
Pacific Gas and Electric employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Pacific Gas and Electric
It is very good, Most of the time
Great place for me to work
Offer less expensive price in utilities
Top is up to no good
Paid time off and medical are the benefits I enjoy the most.
What it's like to work at Pacific Gas and Electric
- Pacific Gas and Electric employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at Pacific Gas and Electric report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 94% of Pacific Gas and Electric employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Pacific Gas and Electric employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 69% of Pacific Gas and Electric employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Pacific Gas and Electric Employees
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What's the interview process like at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Disjointed and slow.
Very slow and it involves a lot of paperwork.
What are your coworkers at Pacific Gas and Electric like?
Top Employee Response
There were some great and highly skilled people who worked there. That being said, the management culture was toxic. I also noticed that about 25% of the employees & contractors working there handled about 95% of the workload.
About 10% of the individual contributors supported about 90% of the the work. Management level employees were very political and many were poorly trained and/or not qualified for the positions that they held. There were some very nice people, but the company culture was very negative.
What's the work from home policy like at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
I have a remote work agreement in place to support working from home when necessary. I take advantage of this as much as possible to save over two hours a day in commute. This commute is just from the east Bay Area. Remote working seems inconsistent and may not be generally supported varying by department and job requirements.
How much and how often do raises happen at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Once a year.
What are the team outings like at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Corporate lunches and dinners, but fun sometimes.
How's the feedback proccess at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Formally twice a year.
How's the work pace at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Fast
What's the best part of your job at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
The freedom of working remotely sometimes.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Not difficult. You'll work long hours only on occasion with a rotational on-call.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Put together a well thought out resume and nail the interview.
What kind of people succeed at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Those who work hard and don't upset too many people.
How much diversity is there among employees at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Very diverse
What's the office layout like at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
My cube was small and dingy. The office layout is old and outdated.
What unique perks and benefits does Pacific Gas and Electric provide?
We got a 10% bonus every year.
How's the morale at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Depends on the manager. My department was overworked, but most of us were happy to work hard for our Manager.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Good technical experience, but there are a lot of bureaucratic loops.
How do I do well in an interview at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Answer honestly about what you know and tell them you're willing to you're willing to work hard to learn the material.
How long do the interviews usually take at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
One Hour
What's the pay like for IT roles at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Fair
What's the IT team like at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Busy
How's the leadership on the IT team at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
Pressured
What's the vibe like in the IT dept at Pacific Gas and Electric ? How many hours are you working?
Stressful.
How do you feel about going to work at Pacific Gas and Electric everyday?
Working at PG&E is job for me, not a career. The pay as a contractor is decent. That being said, dys are filled with a lot of unnecessary meetings, redundant paperwork, and politics. It's not a positive or fulfilling environment. The San Francisco office is essentially a cubicle farm. It's fine if all you're looking for is a paycheck.
What part of Pacific Gas and Electric 's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Their legal team, due to all of the regulatory violations and lawsuits.
What do people at Pacific Gas and Electric think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
The CEO was new, but severe and ill thought out cost cutting initiatives were being implemented to help increase the stock price. Most employees I spoke with had a negative outlook.
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Should I work at Pacific Gas and Electric ?
51% of Pacific Gas and Electric employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 24% would not recommend working at Pacific Gas and Electric to their friends.
| 51% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passive |
| 24% | Detractors |
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