First Solar, Inc. - Anonymous employee First Solar Employee Review

Being a global company with production in Malaysia, U.S. and next Vietnam, many individuals are expected to work 14 to 16 hour days to keep up with all time zones. No work/life balance. Minimal room for career advancement. Many Directors/Managers trying to get to the next level and only worrying about themselves and not what is in the best interest of the company. Too many valuable associates have departed due to upper management's ever changing strategies or lack thereof. Nothing is being done to retain top talent. No yearly salary increases given to employees who are in the 3rd and 4th quartile of their pay grade no matter the employee's performance rating.