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Home Office Employee Review

Making an impact and leaving a legacy

IDENT1 Monitoring Specialist (Current Employee) - London - 20 July 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?pension, and home life balanceWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?very slow pace of job progression and technologyWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?it is ok, but it is still who you know rather than what you knowWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?predictable most of the time with occasional challenge to better your sefl

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