Pros
Fair pay, helpful human resources staff. They were very good about granting time off for physicians and dental appointments (when I had not been there long) although the ultimate decision was up to the government office I was contracted to work in.
Cons
Contractors always bid low to secure the contract. Often working conditions are not comparable to civilian federal employees or military employees. Contracted employees at a federal facility are often treated like second class citizens that are disposable. While the position I held was temporary, I was disposed of early due to early termination of the contact. While this is understandable, numerous other positions have come open within the organization (to which I have applied) and have not received so much as a phone call. I believe I was hired quickly to fill a position, but my age eliminates any future possibilities with this organization. To my knowledge there were no complaints or problems regarding my work that would indicate I did not do all that was asked of me and more in an effort to be a team player.
