Definitely NOT "One of the best companies to work for in Houston" - Anonymous employee Flow-Cal Employee Review

2.0
Aug 14, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Convenient location in Clear Lake area. They like to hire recent grads at a starting salary so it's a place to get a start on a career, get some experience under your belt and actual paid employment on your resume. Free snacks and coffee in the a.m.

Cons

They like to hire recent grads at a bargain rate and keep them until they leave for better $s or burn out. They hire on a probationary 3 month period so they don't have to pay unemployment if they decide not to continue. Also hire on "permanent fulltime" during peak periods or for expert requirements and then let go at end of the probation after getting what they needed and without paying a consultant rate or a temp workee rate. No benefits for three to 4 months. 2 week vacation max regardless of tenure. Overtime is expected but not compensated for. Free peanut butter crackers just aren't quite enough. Poor management style. Micro managing President uses bully tactics and is a rager. Most employees are working with a constant fear of angering or failing to predict what management preference will be, and thereby losing their job. Overall this is a very tense uncomfortable and unpredictable work environment.

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5.0
Oct 9, 2020
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Pros

Great company and great staff and management

Cons

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5.0
Mar 16, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I am currently employed by FC, so here is the skinny. This is a fast growing company and opportunity is there for those that want it. However, you will have to stand out from the rest. Each of us have different things we desire in a job or employer and this changes over time, depending on what phase of life we are in usually. So what do you want? What are you looking for in a company? For some it is being challenged and room for growth, for others it is stability and community. What I can tell you is that this company has it all. Want to get noticed? Sounds simple, but just work hard and work smart. Want community? Every month our events committee hosts several events during and after work hours. Yes, engineers and developers have been known to play hard too! Want to be challenged? Oh don’t worry. Trust me when I say, you will learn something new every day. Want stability? I worked at both large and small companies prior to coming here. I witnessed and was part of layoffs, so I am happy to report that this company has never had a layoff and has an excellent rate of retention. I am a FC lifer, because I love the fun environment, I have friends here and it feels like family, I am appreciated and recognized for the work I do, and I am continuously being challenged. Can you say that about your company?

Cons

Must always be on your A game.

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