Cinder reviews

4.1

90% would recommend to a friend

(23 total reviews)
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RYAN HOPPES

93% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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2.0
Nov 25, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Stable work environment, ideal for those seeking a low-stress, predictable role. Suitable for individuals who prefer straightforward tasks without expectations of innovation or career growth. Offers standard benefits like health insurance and 401(k).

Cons

Limited opportunities for career advancement or skill development. Pay raises are infrequent; for example, I received only a 10-cent hourly increase over 7 years. Management prioritizes client satisfaction almost exclusively, often at the expense of employee support. Work culture discourages open communication; employees are expected to avoid conflict and focus solely on completing tasks. Few opportunities for promotion or upward mobility.

4.0
Sep 30, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid schedule allows for working from home twice a week. Flexibility to make up hours if you have appointments during the workday. Quarterly lunches provided, which are a nice perk. Good compensation, especially if you're looking to break into the tech industry; it looks great on a resume. Depending on the project, there are opportunities to work with relevant technologies and improve processes. Everyone I've interacted with at Cinder has been a pleasure to work with.

Cons

No upward mobility, with very limited promotion opportunities unless you find another job. Increasing restrictions on work flexibility over time, which is frustrating. The work environment at the company I was contracted at is unpleasant—it's loud, cold, and lacks sunlight. As a contractor, you can sometimes feel like a second-class citizen at your own workplace. Constant layoffs, roughly every six months, and even key contributors are not immune. Drastic increases to quarterly goals recently have put the team under significant pressure and scrutiny. Full-time employees at the company I contracted at have been dismissive, with some unpleasant interactions.

3.0
Jul 3, 2024

Low Stress Job

Recommend
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Pros

The major pro is that there is very little stress at this job and the pay is decent.

Cons

Not enough PTO, they don't even give all major holidays. The lab that employees work in is not a fun environment to work in (no windows, noisy) but this is less on Cinder and more on the company I was contracted with.

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