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    1. 1.0
      Mar 23, 2022

      Not a great place to work

      Journeyman Power Lineman
      Former Employee, more than 10 years
      Fergus Falls, MN
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pretty decent pay and the ability to cross train

      Cons

      I worked there for many years, it started out as a dream job and then as time went by the corporation got extremely greedy as year after year they did not backfill retirements. Instead, they continuously heap more work on the existing labor force to the point where most people are completely overwhelmed and miserable. Meanwhile, they compensate the executive team with ridiculous exorbitant amounts of money and stock options, all funded by squeezing their workers and customers like a giant python.

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      1. 5.0
        Oct 1, 2021
        Anonymous Employee
        Current Employee
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Great people who really care about their customers and employees. I’m happy to work here and learn from so many subject matter experts.

        Cons

        Can’t think of any - this is great!

        1. 2.0
          Jul 5, 2023
          Anonymous Employee
          Current Employee, more than 1 year
          Fergus Falls, MN
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Lunch provided (for a cost) in the lunch room Free coffee

          Cons

          No training Bonuses are not based on performance. Those that do little work, get the same as those that do the work.

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