Employees appreciate the supportive and kind colleagues at DPWH, who create a positive and collaborative work environment. The learning opportunities are excellent, allowing staff to develop new skills and gain experience across various technical and administrative areas. Job security is a significant benefit, along with a favourable work schedule that includes a 7-4 shift, no weekend work, and compliance with holidays. Many employees find the work fulfilling, particularly the opportunity to contribute to public service and see their work materialise in real construction projects.
However, there are some potential challenges, including compensation concerns where workload doesn't always align with pay levels, minimal salary increases, and lack of basic benefits for job order positions. Salary payments can be delayed by 2-3 weeks, particularly for contract staff. The workload can be demanding with tight deadlines and rigorous routines, whilst career advancement opportunities may be limited with difficulty in securing regular positions. Additionally, field work can present challenges, with some assignments in areas requiring extra safety considerations.