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American Electric Power

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Management will discard you without a thought - IT Software Developer American Electric Power Employee Review

1.0
Aug 2, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

-Frankly I am having trouble finding any, the parking spot downtown is nice, but costs an arm and a leg even if you are an employee

Cons

-Contractors beware, if you are getting a job here from TekSystems or any of the other contractor companies they use, your job is disposable and you will be removed when profits need to increase -Doing a great job and having spotless performance reviews won't stop them from removing your position. I was never reprimanded once while working here. I received promotions twice in my 4 years here due to stellar performance. -Before getting laid off they will ask you to renew your contract so you need to take a drug test in order to try to get a "for cause" reason to dismiss you. Even though I passed the drug test and just renewed my contract with them I was given two days notice that my job was ending and given no severance. TekSystems left me high and dry and didn't support their contract at all. This was clearly in the works for months but I was lied to the entire time. This was after giving 4 years of flawless work to this company. -When management is provided as a reference they will not return calls from prospective employers, giving a bad impression to potential future employers -Lots of loopholes to make themselves look like a good ol' American company, but behind the scenes outsourcing and lay offs is done via contract employees so it makes their numbers look good -Bribery of politicians using dark-money groups to receive bailouts, while posting record profits and laying off a tremendous amount of workforce. Currently under investigation from the SEC

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Great Culture and leadership team

Cons

Fast moving and fast paced enviroment

2.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Our team is genuinely one of the company’s greatest strengths. People consistently show up for each other, whether someone has a question, needs guidance, or just needs a second set of eyes. There’s a real sense of kindness and collaboration here — everyone jumps in without hesitation, and it creates an environment where you feel supported, valued, and able to do your best work.

Cons

One of the biggest challenges is the lack of formal training when you start, which makes it difficult to feel fully prepared in your role. Management is often busy and not always available when questions come up, so getting timely guidance can be inconsistent. Processes and directions also tend to shift quickly — announcements are made, and then expectations change shortly after, which creates confusion. At times, upper leadership communicates in a way that feels more like talking at employees rather than engaging with them, and concerns raised by staff can be overshadowed by comments about leadership bonuses or priorities that don’t align with what employees are asking for.

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