BEWARE - Energy Analyst Ascend Analytics Employee Review

2.0
May 23, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Intelligent people work there ( for small amounts of time). Good place to learn and get industry experience. Exposure to other companies so that you can find your next job.

Cons

The company feels like a start up but not in the fun ways. They have been around for 19 years and the lack of process and training is daunting. You work 50+ hours and are expected to work weekends. Not because you are passionate about your job but because the CEO has whims that need to be fulfilled. Calls at any time of night and on the weekends. Everything feels like its always on fire and you are just fighting to stay above water. This chaotic environment is created by very poor work culture that comes from the top. The CTO and CEO will fight constantly and will use employees to get their jabs at each other. What you think is a simple request from the CEO is actually putting you in the middle of a fight with the CTO. The worst part is that the CEO can actually be verbally abusive. "What are you stupid?" amongst other condescending and disrespectful comments are normal. Adults should not talk to other adults in that manner. In many occasions I was put in uncomfortable positions where I had to defend the "half truths" that came down from the C-suite to clients. Avoid this place if you can. As many of the other comments state many of the good reviews are fake.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2025
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Pros

Working for a company that is the leader in its space exposes all employees to cutting edge technologies, know how and customer base. Lots of highly talented people to learn from and collaborate with. Little/no office politics. Feel like everyone wants the company to be successful. Lots of growth opportunities. Good work-life balance. The company supports remote and hybrid work. Arranges multiple activities to support team building and fun office atmosphere.

Cons

High workload at times. High churn at some admin positions

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4.0
Jul 21, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The PE firm made the wise decision to replace the former CEO. The new CEO is a significant improvement and has already brought about meaningful changes in the organization, even after just four months. He is the right person for the job, and we are on the right track.

Cons

Lack of employee acknowledgment in the form of compensation due to PE firms expectations which has greatly increased the attrition of really good talent as of recently.

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