Blast Radius Reviews
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Pros
Flexible work environment, interesting and intelligent coworkers, sometimes interesting projects. Some good process, but project-dependent.
Cons
Getting pulled in different directions when being resourced to multiple projects; sometimes a lot of extra hours necessary to get things done; estimates are never revisited; sometimes terrible scope-creep; low level of software "engineering", most work is short-term gain (which often mimics short-term projects). No increases in compensation for quite some time. Not a good place to further your career except perhaps as a junior/intern, but you may learn a lot of bad habits.
Many projects are touted and bragged about (eg. in company meetings) but then fall into obscurity. Only much later do you hear that they bombed.
Lots of young employees; not a lot of support or connection for those with families.Advice to Senior Management
Form dedicated teams, get a handle on resourcing, actually pay people for extra hours. Continue to push back on ridiculous clients. Don't let your employees be taken advantage of. Where is the career path?
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Anonymous:
“What Work Life balance?”
Sep 1, 2009
1 found helpful
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Anonymous in Vancouver, BC (Canada):
“CEO a nightmare”
Aug 2, 2009
1 found helpful
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Operations in Amsterdam (Netherlands):
“Poor Management kills European talent in Amsterdam”
Sep 15, 2008
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Project Manager in Vancouver, BC (Canada):
“Great projects but terrible management and chaotic workplace.”
Sep 4, 2008
2 found helpful
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Consultant in Amsterdam (Netherlands):
“Great people, no direction, chaotic leadership”
Aug 28, 2008
1 found helpful
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Developer in Amsterdam (Netherlands):
“Great work opportunities, but poorly managed.”
Aug 20, 2008
1 found helpful
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Interface Developer in Toronto, ON (Canada):
“Blast is good for your resume, so get in and get out.”
Aug 6, 2008
1 found helpful
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Dude:
“Life at ground zero”
Jul 5, 2008
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Delivery in Vancouver, BC (Canada):
“Blast is great, but ...”
Jun 26, 2008
1 found helpful