Employees at the Department of Commerce WA appreciate the job security and secure employment that comes with working for the government. They also value the great people and professional colleagues, as well as the good work-life balance and understanding of family commitments. The central location and nice offices are seen as positives.
However, some potential challenges were noted, such as the perception that working in the government is not overly challenging. There were also concerns about promotion opportunities, with some employees feeling that certain individuals were earmarked for promotion ahead of others. Additionally, a lack of training, guidance, and support was mentioned, along with the cost of parking in the city and travel for some employees.