Where motivation goes to die - Seismic Imager Viridien Employee Review

2.0
Dec 7, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some really sharp people work here Free lunch provided three days out of 5 Good learning opportunities.

Cons

Terrible work-life balance Apart from very few managers, most of the so-called "leaders" are little better than slave drivers. No matter how hard you work, your future in this company depends upon what the clients think of you. So called "leaders" in this company are utterly devoid of any charisma and leadership qualities. You will never hear a single word of praise escape their mouths which explains the extremely low morale and motivation levels. Fear and intimidation tactics are rife. My manager would not look me in the eye when giving me a promotion. A co-worker informed me that while being promoted, his manager actually told him that he did not deserve to get promoted. I experienced symptoms of depression working on certain projects in this company because of how stressful the projects were and how poorly I was treated . They do not care if you leave or stay in the company because (going by the demographics of the company) there is a long line of extremely bright people , desperate for an H1B visa , willing to work for this company for a low pay. Extremely high turn-over. Poor corporate decisions by the powers that be in France have put this company in dire straits. Join only if you desperately need employee sponsorship and do not care about having a semblance of work-life balance... otherwise avoid like the plague

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Cons

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Viridien Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience with your colleagues and have enjoyed the benefits available to our employees. We wish you continued success at Viridien.
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Pros

Viridien is a great company to work for, with a positive and professional working environment. The company has a strong international footprint, a diverse mix of nationalities and backgrounds, and a good balance of technical depth and business ambition. Colleagues are friendly, collaborative, and highly capable, and the leadership team is generally accessible and open to discussion. The work can be challenging and intellectually interesting, especially for people who enjoy technical, global, and client-facing environments.

Cons

Career progression could be much clearer and more structured. Promotion paths, development plans, and expectations for advancement are not always easy to understand, which creates uncertainty for employees who want to grow within the company. Salaries are also slightly below market average in some areas, and compensation should remain competitive to retain strong talent. Like many global technical companies, priorities can also shift quickly, so clearer communication and consistency would help.

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Viridien Response
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Thank you for your constructive feedback. Insights like yours help us continue to improve, and we're pleased to have you as part of the Viridien team.
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