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Do Your Due Diligence - Anonymous employee Data Systems International Employee Review

1.0
Jul 16, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The Power & Light office location, and the physical office itself are both a huge draw. Presents very well to prospects and those looking to come on board as an employee. Most, if not all, of the team on the front line that I worked with were truly good people. Unfortunately that isn't true up the ranks.

Cons

The grass definitely is not greener on the other side. Commute to/from the office is a bit of a pain. Parking is expensive and not covered as a benefit. As noted by previous posters, how many firms do you know have an active reputation management practice? That really says it all about DSI. No work / life balance. Expect to be on 24x7. The inside joke is PTO is Pretend Time Off. Unfortunately it is not a joke, it's true. Constant changes in direction, messes with both corporate and personal success. You'll receive little or no career progression opportunities or salary adjustments and may often find yourself in a role that doesn't meet your skill set or career desires. And give it a few months, your role and manager will change. Don't expect much feedback on performance, unless you do something perceived as negative. In all my years there I received very few quarterly reviews and they were subjective and inaccurate, used solely as a chance to beat me down. Get your variable compensation plan in writing before you accept an offer. They didn't do it when I hired on, nor for anyone I knew who came on after me. I was under a verbal plan until 12/31 of my first year there and subsequent years a plan was mentioned, never formalized and never paid out.

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5.0
Dec 18, 2021
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Pros

Worked with a ton of great people. All of the technologies being used are very relevant, chance to learn a ton. Supply chains are really interesting to learn about. Fun work environment where everyone really was trying to help each other succeed.

Cons

Lot of turnover when I was there, which is both good and bad. Mistakes within the tech stack in the past which still haunt the product. These are being remedied now so this should improve.

1.0
May 12, 2025
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Pros

lots of experience to learn

Cons

legal issues surround the owners

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