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SolarCity

Acquired by Tesla

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Field Energy Specialist (FES) - Field Energy Specialist SolarCity Employee Review

5.0
Apr 29, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

SolarCity is on a mission to save the world by changing the way people think about and use energy. It's a mission I can personally be proud of and commit to. Their ethics are completely in line with my own, making it easy to feel good about what I do. Their training and tools are first rate. Their commitment to my success is both reassuring and motivating. The company is growing so fast that opportunities for advancement abound. Benefits are comprehensive and competitive.

Cons

Because the company is growing so fast they sometimes hire people who don't get it (they try very hard not to but some slip through). Working with people who don't have a strong work ethic, the ability to manage themselves or learn from their mistakes is frustrating. People like that can bring the team down or even lead a well-intentioned but weak employee down the wrong path. The company works hard to help as many as possible change course and I admire them for that, but working with lazy, entitled people gets old fast. My advice is that if you aren't willing to learn, adapt, grow, and work hard, don't apply. This is not a company for lazy people.

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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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