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Hostile Work Environment - Anonymous employee American Superconductor Employee Review

1.0
Aug 5, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It's a job. Other co-workers were nice. My boss was the worst human being I have ever met.

Cons

My first review ever on Glassdoor. Hostile work environment and treated as less than a human being starting on my first day. On my first day of employment I was asked if I was going to have additional children by my boss without bringing up the topic. Also, starting on my first day of employment my boss talked about how people above, also people who sat beside her and people below her were slow and incapable of doing their jobs. Every day I was met with a hostile boss who treated me like I was not a human being. I also received comments about the childcare of my teenager while working on my first day without mentioning it. I have never in my life been this excited to not work somewhere. This company does require you to do the job of many roles as well so be okay with doing that. Expect to work on Saturday and Sunday as well. I also saw conversations about my personal information being discussed with my boss. Also, they did lots of layoffs this year as well and they plan for more which is public information. Expect extreme micromanaging as well.

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Pros

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Cons

Office building is outdated and pretty far from Boston proper

5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

over the past five years, AMSC had quickly become family. I am able to be a mom of a toddler, while still juggling a demanding global position. AMSC values work life balance and understands everyone has a life outside of here. When I first interviewed here, I could not believe the tenure. So much of senior leadership has spent 10+ years here, and I have had the pleasure of wishing people luck on retirement, and then seeing them again shortly after wanting to work part time for us. I truly enjoy coming to work every day, not only because the work is never stagnant, but the people I work alongside are truly some of the most caring people.

Cons

AMSC will challenge you to wear multiple hats, Some may think it's a con, but I personally enjoy it. It allows you to consistently grow as the company grows.

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