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Worst company experience that I have ever had! - Installer Affordable Solar Employee Review

2.0
22 Apr 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good company to get your feet wet when interested in the solar industry. Gain good experience and learn the wrong way to do things so that you can do it right.

Cons

Terrible time management. Constantly going back a re-doing things that should have been done in the first place I.E. wrapping a pv line in tape and writing a number on it then coming back and putting an actual label on it when you could have just put a label on in the first place. There is a saying amongst the employees "Affordable Solar does it nice because they do it twice". What a joke!! Horrible turnover. In 6 months went through 3 supervisors and a turnover of crew twice. Lack of leadership. Supervisors are more worried about hitting milestones and will push things being done in a half hazard manner so that they can report an accomplishment when really there are people going back through fixing mistakes made along the way costing the company double the hours in manpower. Use what you got attitude is very prominent and you will spend more time and work twice as hard to accomplish something for the lack of equipment, tools and parts. Secrecy is another issue. They will constantly try and keep workers out of the dark in how to perform certain tasks in order to maintain job security for those more qualified (They will tell you its so mistakes are not made but its not true the tasks are just a lot easier than they want you to know). Process improvement is a complete joke. You will do things the hard way period! Lack of true management. Supervisors will hang out in the office and only come out to waste time and let time go by. The only time they show any leadership is when a visitor is coming. Overall it has to be the worst work experience ever.

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5.0
21 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Affordable Solar is a great place to work with an incredible team. Everyone is open minded, supportive, and easy to get along with. Management leads by example and is always willing to step in when needed. They genuinely support career growth and encourage learning, which makes a big difference. The work can feel endless and overwhelming at times, but that also makes it engaging and fun. There is always something new to tackle, and with such a wide variety of projects, you have the freedom to choose work that interests you. Management is supportive of people finding their niche and doing what they enjoy. Work life balance is good, pay is solid, and while the benefits are pretty standard for this type of company, the culture makes up for it. The office has a great energy and it feels like family. We work hard but we laugh and have fun every day, which makes even the busiest days enjoyable. Plus, working in solar is something you can really feel good about.

Cons

Like any company, Affordable Solar has its challenges. The workload can be intense at times, and it is easy to feel stretched thin, especially when multiple projects are moving quickly. Priorities can shift often, which can make it hard to plan ahead. Some processes could be more streamlined, and communication across teams is not always as clear as it could be. The benefits are fairly standard, so if you are looking for top tier perks, this may not be the place. That said, corporate jobs at big companies offering incredible benefits come with a soul sucking environment. Here, the work is meaningful, the people are great, and the culture actually makes it a place you want to be.

4.0
29 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Meaningful work. Hybrid work schedule.

Cons

Bonus structure vague and job description always expanding.

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