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"Good work life balance - I hear some bad stories from friends at competitors of the unsustainable grind they are under" (in 15 reviews)
"Has a product that is changing the way our world is powered" (in 14 reviews)
"Horrible work/life balance, consistently new responsibilities are added without any compensation" (in 17 reviews)
"Upper management is oblivious to necessary steps to accomplish the completion of a project, everyone views task at a high level" (in 12 reviews)
I have been working at SunPower full-time
Pros
Pay is very competitive.
Cons
Few advancement opportunities available.
I have been working at SunPower full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
They are literately trying to cover the world in solar panels
Cons
bonus and raises are based on a very odd critera
I worked at SunPower full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
The product itself is good, we need another source for sustainable energy and solar power is a great way to go.
Cons
The office was OVERCROWDED, the people are not there to be team players and will undermine everything you do if you are actually working and trying to implement changes to create a better workflow because it will point out what they are NOT doing and that is the job they were hired to do. School work and 2-3 hrs lunches are the daily norm.
Advice to Management
Get a better team that will actually do the work instead of getting paid to do their personal life your dime. Get Management in the same office as their employees and bring the jobs back to the US. Have accountability.
Pros
Great people, laid back work environment, get your work done and everybody's happy. Opportunities to travel, OT
Cons
Lack of direction, but that's also the industry
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Pros
SunPower is at the technological forefront of a growing industry, they're solving some really interesting and difficult engineering problems. Everyone is really friendly and helpful
Cons
The solar industry in general is one of pretty low margins, so the experience of working there isn't as extravagant as it is at big tech companies
Pros
Good pay, good management, opportunities to move up
Cons
Not for everybody, lots of sales type work
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I have been working at SunPower full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Rewarding, Profitable, Great atmosphere and culture
Cons
None - Just be a go-getter
Pros
Great mission, good products, important business
Cons
A lot of ups and downs in the industry.
I have been working at SunPower full-time
Pros
The engineers are experienced and have technical insight. Nice co-workers.
Cons
IT is bad, dragging down the productivity of everyone. Middle managements are bean counters with no vision. No opportunity of career advancement.
Advice to Management
Get rid of all bean counters.
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I have been working at SunPower full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Sustainability-focused workforce, good company mission
Cons
Almost everything - politics, infighting, poor decision making, lack of clear business plan, constant layoffs, very high employee churn, leaders lacking basic management and technical skills.
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