the state is a hard place to get things done - SSSII bei Caltrans: Mitarbeiterbewertung

You'll learn a lot, good place to start as an ITA..

The pay for state might not be that great.

Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

Heavy red tape, Analysts may be tasked with supporting way too many needy employees from their own and other units, low morale as a result.