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Applied Optoelectronics

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Toxic workplace with forced overtime and no benefits - Wafer Process Engineer Applied Optoelectronics Employee Review

1.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None. I couldn't even think of any lol

Cons

Well. That's a lot. First, they force you to work overtime on workday and come to office on weekends without any pays or benefits. They will terminate employees who refuse to work overtime. Second. Benefits are zero. No sick leave. Anyone who suffers from fever has to come to work. Then everyone will be impacted. Third and most stupid thing is that they hire phd and master talents for technician job. You are supposed to oncall at anytime Amd come to site even at midnight. Fourth. Very low salary. They pay the same salary to master and phd. If you propose to resign, they will try to interfere, which violates "at will" rule. And the last, No career growth at all.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- It's a job... that's it

Cons

- A lot of pressure for a job that pays very poorly - Management makes questionable decisions and forgets that people are humans, not robots

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