Not so great business behind a friendly face. - werkgeversreview Service Desk Technician bij ASM Research

1,0
30 nov 2016
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Simple entry level jobs are available, this can be a decent place to start. The people I work with directly are typically kind. The work is generally rewarding.

Minpunten

When a contract expired and ASMR took over, they refused to accumulate PTO until each individual's anniversary date, even if it was a month before. This put many employees out months of PTO, some almost a year. The best accommodation they could provide was "We'll let you take 20 hours out of next year's PTO in the mean time". The benefits took a hard cut. barebones health care, minimal retirement, and they still force a number out of every pay check into benefits nobody can use putting the actual pay rates of employees well below standard for the job. Supervisors are inconsistent and not communicating. Standard procedure for one could have you written up by another over things as simple as taking a sick day. HR sometimes takes days to respond to requests or emails Training is standardized across all jobs, meaning IT workers have to learn things about how management decides what contracts are allowed, or what can't be accepted from a potential contractor etc. Even if it has nothing to do with their job. The structure is constantly shuffling and job retention is low, meaning it's difficult to even know who to talk to about a problem. Even the supervisors have different ideas of who's in charge of what. Overall, this workplace suffered a pay cut, massive benefits cut, reduction of staff, and large changes to work load simultaneously the moment ASMR took over, and not one employee here has been happy with their job since unless they're in a manager position.

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5,0
5 jun 2026
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ASM Research provides a collaborative engineering environment that empowers technical professionals to take ownership of massive, enterprise-scale performance architectures. The leadership strongly recognizes dedication and impact, creating a culture where mentoring peers and driving operational excellence are deeply valued. It is an ideal workplace for engineers who thrive on solving complex technical challenges while safeguarding mission-critical systems.

Minpunten

While ASM Research offers great stability, the specialized nature of long-term government contracts can sometimes slow down the adoption of modern, open-source automation tools and frameworks. Navigating the rigid compliance and bureaucratic layers required for federal systems can occasionally extend project timelines and administrative overhead. Additionally, engineers looking for rapid exposure to fast-paced, commercial tech stacks may find the environment more focused on maintaining and optimizing legacy enterprise architectures.

5,0
7 mei 2026
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Easy to work with and get along with coworkers!

Minpunten

No cons really at this time. Typical job!

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