Profits over people - Anonymous employee First Solar Employee Review

2.0
Dec 16, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You wil get the oppotunity to work with some pretty impressive people. Expect to work a lot of overtime.

Cons

This is one company that puts profits over people. You can be doing an outstanding job with perfect job reviews then boom. Your email and phone are cut and security is escorting you off the site. No warning, no notice, just someone you have never seen before comming and telling you that "your services are no longer required." High stress because it happens all the time. You never know when you will be cut. Simply no job security. Also expect long days. Typical day starts with boarding bus to work at 6 am and returning to rideshare lot at 6 pm. 12 hour days with only 8 paid.

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

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Room to enhance internal communication processes as company grows.

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First Solar Response
6mo
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.
2.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Laid back work environment with good technology

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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