Laid off due to no projects(Jan'2024) | Worst CEO & HR policies | Absolutely zero Job-security every year end - Senior Software Engineer 2 Photon Employee Review

1.0
Feb 23, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Learning latest DEV & QA frameworks

Cons

No Projects: Absolutely no long term projects, No Job Security: Layoffs happen very often due to no projects, No WFH, No comp-off: All days WFO. They force employees to work on SAT & SUN also without comp-off, Worst Management & Company culture: Employees are treated like college students. only 5-6 managers & senior managers run the show with their out-dated ideas, Employee Nightmare: Worst company an employee can get into. Even if they offer 10-30% extra salary never accept their offer.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Really good company to work for. Health benefits were great and was able to negotiate a good rate for my contract

Cons

Communication could improve in terms of staying in contact with the contractor. Working with the individual for their next role as the contract is nearing an end would be an area of opportunity as well.

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2.0
Apr 27, 2025
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Pros

Can be on interesting projects Some really good people If on correct team can be very good conditions such as remote work

Cons

Zero opportunities for growth Limited to no work/life balance No Severance Do not pay when on the bench Wrong team or manager the hr insanity can make it rough (One year they decided july 4th was not a holiday another they decided to lower the salary and increase the percentage that was bonus effectually giving everyone a pay cut).. Honestly a 2 might being generous but i have worked with some nice people there and the vast majority of the people were nice and good just wanting to get the job done . Any 5s are probably fake or the lucky few that do not have to deal with Photon Hr.

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