Good place to work, but not what it used to be - Anonymous employee First Solar Employee Review

3.0
Aug 16, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great co-workers who pitch in and help when you are overwhelmed - Awesome perks: gourmet café, onsite workout facility and high tech offices - Health benefits are great - When associates are in need, the company rallies around them

Cons

- Little career growth for women - Managers not willing to have hard conversations with their associates on performance, so no way to improve - Vacation policy is from the 1980's - Much has been taken away from associates over the last 5 years with the promise of do more now for us and we'll hire back and take work off your plate when things pick up. Well, they picked up years ago and they keep asking people to do more

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First Solar Response
8y
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and are glad that so much has been positive. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, we’d love the opportunity to resolve them. Please email jobs@firstsolar.com and we will be sure to get you in touch with a representative that can help you.

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Pros

Great culture and opportunities for growth. I feel encouraged to speak up if I have a way to improve a process.

Cons

Room to enhance internal communication processes as company grows.

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First Solar Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience as a current member of the Finance team. We're glad to hear that you value our culture, growth opportunities, and the encouragement to speak up and improve processes. We also appreciate your note on strengthening internal communication as we continue to grow. Feedback like this helps guide our ongoing improvements. If you’d like to share additional thoughts, we welcome you to reach out at jobs@firstsolar.com.
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Pros

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Cons

AWFUL PAY and Raises . Low balling employees

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First Solar Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re sorry to hear your concerns regarding compensation, as supporting the wellbeing of our associates and ensuring they feel valued and cared for is a top priority for us. Feedback like yours is important as we continue to evaluate how we support and recognize our team. If you’d like to share additional insights, we encourage you to connect with us at jobs@firstsolar.com.
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