Originally Posted by College3.0

I know, right? I was shocked at first by this place, how old fashioned and really behind the times when it comes to management practices compared to other places I've worked.

HOWEVER! having been a Fed for the past 8 or 9 years, with nothing to face but a soul-crushing cubicle and a spreadsheet, with a scary ex-Air Force officer for a manager, this place is delightfully refreshing. I have more autonomy here than any other job I've ever had. So I totally love the inefficiencies and foibles here... there is ample room for people be real people. And that is cool.