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SolarCity

Acquired by Tesla

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SolarCity gets it - Site Surveyor SolarCity Employee Review

4.0
Apr 8, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I've worked for some awful companies and a few great ones. SolarCity is definitely part of the latter. At least at the local level, our office is laid back yet always on the ball. Employee morale is good and management takes the time to listen. Great incentives, bonuses, stocks, benefits, and opportunity for growth. I'm glad I joined.

Cons

There are always a few bad apples, but management is good at placing you with people on the same page. My only complaint was as an installer very few of the guys ever took breaks, and I found myself having to defend myself during lunch. We are on a roof all day, carrying 60lb solar panels. Sitting down for five minutes shouldn't be a problem, but some guys look down on stopping and eating. Everyone wants to get the job done quickly and nobody wants to clock out for lunch - which is technically illegal - but it's a new company and they probably haven't faced that legal battle yet. I think you can work quickly and still have time tor your biological needs. Also, hours can be really long.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Mar 22, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Just to quantify my review a bit, I am within the top 10% of inside sales reps within our 12,000 person company. It is a great place to work and people doing well ARE able to make good money here. The executive team ALWAYS has a platform for reps to help make SolarCity a better place every quarter. They involve the top 20 reps each quarter in various ways to help their peers through an interactive group called Team Elite. Executives, VP's, Directors, and Managers are always willing to help and go to bat when there are issues with things that need to be fixed. The direction of the company is consistent and although the company is large, decision makers work as hard as possible to steer the big ship quickly when necessary.

Cons

Knee jerk reactions with decision making at a director level create issues from time to time. Culture has had its ups and downs due to HUGE growth last year and subsequent high attrition rates.

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