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Granite Telecommunications

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Better than flipping burgers! - Anonymous employee Granite Telecommunications Employee Review

1.0
May 2, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They recently made a change where you don't need to have a degree to become a supervisor. This is good if you don't have a degree.

Cons

But if you have a degree, don't bother. Pay is pathetic and the only way to get a raise is to get a promotion. There is only so much room for promotions and they will make any excuse to not give you one, just to keep you spinning the hamster wheel. this also means that pay will never keep up with inflation. I know people who have worked there for 5-6 years and still make the same pay because they reached the highest position they can get at the department. Has no long term aspect. You can also be blocked from switching departments too, claiming you're an "asset" but they will never compensate for that. Notice how these 4-5 star reviews emphasize so much on the charity aspect? Because their benefits are pathetic, free gym is the only real benefit. Everything else, parking, close to the T, 401k, any company has that! Dress code is strictly enforced, shirt and tie for everyone! Even if all you do is stare at the computer screen all day. Expect to come in during snow emergency with travel ban in effect or not get paid or use a vacation day. Computers still run Windows XP... Yeah. Windows 10 is coming and they are still on XP and still using the computers that came with it originally. This is a company that does not reinvest their money back in yet they clearly have the money. Free press and tax write-off are more attractive for them. Granite is not a publicly traded company and they have no debt but no investor would even put their money in this company even if it was. Their bulk of income is from reselling copper lines; stuck in the past yet again. The world is moving away from land lines; where is your long term prospect there?

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

This company and specifically the collections department have very little opportunity for growth, despite what may be promised during the hiring process. Honestly, it’s a circus. Non stop tasks are thrown at employees each day. And Goals are constantly increased so analyst can’t reach them. Employees who work hard and consistently perform well often find themselves stuck in the same position with no clear path for advancement. Promotions and opportunities never appear to be based on performance or merit. Management is one of the biggest issues. They have no clue. Favoritism is prevalent, and certain employees seem to receive special treatment, better opportunities, and more support than others. This creates a frustrating and discouraging work environment where many employees feel undervalued and overlooked. Morale suffers when performance and dedication are overlooked in favor of personal relationships and when there is little accountability for management and no transparency regarding career development. Communication from leadership is lacking, and employee concerns are not addressed. Management gets defensive when employees ask questions or disagree with their stupid decisions. Overall, it can be a VERY challenging place to build a longterm career if you are looking for fair treatment, professional growth, and strong leadership. Turnover rate is very high. Also, micro management is at an all time high. Would not even recommend this place to a college grad for entry level experience, if i could Put 0 stars, i would. For the sake of your mental health, stay far away.

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