Runs like a start up without any of the perks of a start up - Anonymous employee Viasat Employee Review

3.0
Mar 17, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Viasat is a place where there is a lot of opportunity to do anything you want. If you have an interest, you can fit in and do almost anything. When you start out, its very exciting.

Cons

Unfortunately, Viasat is a place where everything you do thats above and beyond immediately (and retroactively) becomes part of your job. There are a VERY small number of people who get recognition for the hard work of a lot of people. It doesn't matter if you work 32hrs or 52hrs a week, the upper management will tell you that you must work harder. You can never grow because all growth is not career advancement and all hard work is rewarded with much more work. Also, compensation: small raises, tiny bonuses and 401k matched in stock (search VSAT, if you're curious about that last one).

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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