Jan 14, 2016
Granite Telecommunications reviews
3.0
45% would recommend to a friend
Rob Hale Jr.
59% approve of CEO
46% positive business outlook
Granite Telecommunications has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,405 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Granite Telecommunications employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).
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1.0
Jan 14, 2016
Recommend
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Pros
If you are fresh out of college, you will meet a lot of friends and maybe even your future spouse. Lax environment where you can essentially complete your daily tasks in three hours and depending on your seating jam out on your cell phone the rest of the day or converse with your new friends. Make one of these friends your supervisor and you should be set at Granite. Go on coffee runs, smoke breaks or out drinking with them - you will be received, reviewed well and be in line for a promotion (the only way to get more money since merit is not rewarded with raises). Aim for salary because the same rigid time rules do not apply. You can be late and you can leave early. The company is Pro-Sales so the customer's satisfaction comes secondary which takes the pressure off and they can always give angry companies credits
Cons
You will find it nearly impossible to transfer from your temp placement department although they will fill that spot will a new temp from an agency with no experience. Accessibility to the MBTA is only a nominal benefit since the trains in Boston are abysmal and you will be penalized if you are late because of public transit. Their North Quincy location is terrible since you will hit grinding traffic by car coming from the north or south and again be penalized if you have to punch a clock. Once at work, there isn't nearly enough free parking so you can either park where there aren't spots or park in the MBTA lot and go to the desk to get your $5 back. Their lot, it's an absolute nightmare and gives you a pretty clear impression of the quality of people filling the ranks. Your car will most likely be hit or scratched and a few weeks ago a pedestrian was struck in the lot. Water cooler says it might not have been an accident
4.0
Jan 12, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros
The company has had continued growth since it's being opened and has a lot of room for career advancement with no signs of slowing down. Individuals willing to put in work and take initiative will go far. Excellent opportunity for those who are seeking to get into the telecom industry. As the company continues to grow there is always new positions available and roles to take on for employees who may be seeking a change in their day to day work. Tuition/Certification reimbursement is a great motivation to continue to learn and build your knowledge. Granite University training offers great classes for those interested in expanding knowledge in their field. The 401K plan is great compared to most employers in the same industry Paid time off is very generous and regular quarterly bonuses are always nice ways to incentivize employees The company regularly donates to charitable organizations of the employee's choosing Granite regularly holds events for the residents of Quincy and is very active in the community The work environment is inclusive and the workers are always friendly and willing to help out. Right off the red line
Cons
Lack of cross departmental training leads to occasional finger pointing and attempts to discredit co-workers from other teams. This can negatively effect potential growth opportunities while leaving relations strained between departments. Luckily issues tend to be far in between. The pay is not as high as many leading tech companies, often time leading to well qualified employees leaving to companies offering more competitive rates Long work days are frequent with little to no opportunity to work from home, many team members stay late to ensure that no issues arise after the normal work hours. Minimum 9 hour work days (1 hour unpaid lunch) is becoming the norm in most tech companies - while this is not a con specifically with Granite. The bachelors requirement stops the company from taking on well qualified individuals.
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