Applied Optoelectronics reviews

1. Long working hours (often 60–90 hours per week) with no overtime pay, and a base salary below the market average. Bonuses are minimal relative to workload. 2. The company often sets unrealistic targets and deadlines, leading to delays and employee frustration. 3. Favoritism exists — relatives of management may face fewer responsibilities, which can create an unequal workload distribution. 4. Workplace culture issues, including unprofessional behavior and HR’s limited responsiveness in addressing employee concerns. 5. Work-life balance is poor, which makes it difficult to sustain in the long term.

Incompetent management and toxic culture. Authoritarian management style with a strict caste system. Remember that your bosses are always right no matter how ignorant they are. If you are a new or lower rank employee, remember to keep your mouth shut. Otherwise you may be fired. Management don't solve problems but often get rid of the people who uncover the issue. If they have to pick somebody to blame, it is usually the employee with the lowest rank and fewest pay. Employees are generlaly underpaid and overworked. However, they are not rewarded based performance but by relationship. Don't expect promotion if you are not a Taiwanese or asslicker.There are good people but they either don't stay long or they don't get promoted.