Did a big mistake in joining this company. I haven't seen such a company in my entire career. - Anonymous employee UST Employee Review

1.0
12 Mar 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

No Training, No personal growth, No time-off policies, If client is screwed then you are totally screwed.

Cons

No benefits, No promotions (unless you are so close to managers, You know what I mean), No compensations. One short word, they are leeches and have no respect for engineers. No encouragement from managers, no matter how hard the work you do to get reputations. Managers don't know what they are doing and simply sit at home. They are Shepherd without any directions. The worst part is HR, you won't get a reply that you asked for and often you get when you completely forgot about that issue. As you all knew HR are not meant for Employees, they are for Employers. They never do what's best for employees - let it be in terms of compensation, grievance, appreciation, recognition, you name it.

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5.0
25 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good place to start a career and gain experience. Managers are available if needed, but hands-off if not.

Cons

Pay is OK, not great. The level of responsibility depends on the firm you are contracted out to. It's a launchpad, keep your skills sharp and don't get complacent

5.0
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company is already shifting from services to products and platforms business, with the CEO driving the change directly. This transition is visible and is steep. The upside to this transformation is the company already creating meaningful opportunities for people to grow new skills and take on more strategic and value-added work. The key is to lean in and make full use of the resources available, including client universities, hack-a-thons, ideathons, and skill transformation programs, to stay ahead. For internal talent, the opportunities in product, platform development, and consulting are abundant, across both existing offerings and new solutions.

Cons

the organization is going through a painful transition unlike anything it has experienced in its 26-year history; while this change is necessary to win in the market, stronger support through the transition is an area where the company can improve and focus.

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UST Response
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Thank you for such a thoughtful perspective. It’s encouraging to hear that the shift toward a product and platform-led organization is visible and creating meaningful opportunities for our USsociates to build new skills and take on more strategic work. Enabling this kind of growth is a key priority for us, and we’re glad to see the impact of initiatives like learning programs, ideathons, and hackathons coming through. We also recognize that transitions can be challenging, and providing support through the journey remains a priority. Your point on staying grounded in UST’s values truly resonates. Our values of humanity, humility and integrity continue to guide us as we evolve. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
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