stable company with low pay and minimal opportunity - Senior Software Engineer Empower Employee Review

3.0
Jul 18, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Most people are great to work with. The company should be stable for a long time to come, so if you find a niche you like, you can retire here. The benefits are good with a decent annual bonus. The workplace environment is pretty relaxed and most of the time isn't stressful.

Cons

For the most part, you're maintaining old systems with little opportunity to work on new development and new technologies. Overtime can often happen with little notice, but it isn't as often as some reviews state. Priorities can appear in bunches, causing stress. The middle management here is well-established, so career growth is difficult unless you're in good with them or a LONG-time employee. Pay raises, while consistently annual, don't keep up with inflation. No casual dress, not even on fridays (save 4 days a year).

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5.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work, lots of growth opportunity

Cons

None right now, the pace of change can be challenging to some

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Many smart people genuinely want to grow & succeed; An excellent long term strategic vision backed by long term oriented investors; Ample growth opportunities at a business that is very well positioned for long term growth. Leaders that genuinely care about their people. Remote work is truly an advantage - just the lack of a commute makes a large difference. Opportunity to be at the ground level of a company that will develop a much stronger national brand over the next decade.

Cons

Delivery & Execution are areas that are truly challenging in the high growth/evolutionary environment that Empower is in today. Cultural changes are happening within the business that create some competing priorities, though Sr. Leaders continue to lead through this. Working with people across the US means don't expect a normal schedule - early / late starts and working lunches are the norm.

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