It's ok - Software Engineer Deswik Employee Review

2.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Culture, friendly people to work with. Very chill environment.

Cons

Career development isn't great and salary reviews are opaque.

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5.0
15 July 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great salary and bonuses (on site and bi-annual) - i can tell you the company paid much higher than industry stds, good 401k and health insurances, dedicated mining engineers, laid-back working environment, fun people and management, respectful and trust like family

Cons

Didn't offer life insurance yet (heard they currently working on it tho) and company share for after working only 2 or more years.

1.0
5 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The Work Hours being reasonable

Cons

I worked at Deswik as an Office Administrator. The responsibilities I was expected to manage were very different from the role described in the job listing. I received VERY minimal training or guidance, yet I was tasked with multiple critical areas, including accounting, licensing, office administration, and planning international events, despite having no prior experience in some of these areas. I dedicated myself fully to the role, organizing events, structuring administrative processes, and supporting the office in multiple ways. Despite my effort and competence, I was heavily micromanaged. For example, every time I planned an event, the employee who was later promoted from my role frequently required last-minute changes, making it difficult to complete tasks effectively. Mistakes I made while learning new responsibilities were criticized, and ultimately I was dismissed with the reason given as “not a good fit for the role.” While working there, I also personally witnessed other colleagues being dismissed without clear reasons or adequate explanation, which contributed to a stressful and unpredictable work environment. I also experienced social exclusion, particularly because I do not drink alcohol, which made integrating into the team challenging. Overall, the role was high-pressure only from being micromanaged by someone, whose position I filled, that in my opinion could not let go of me doing a better job. As well as multiple responsibilities outside the job description, limited support, and inconsistent feedback. I felt that I performed well, contributed across many areas, and met the expectations given, yet I was still dismissed unfairly. Prospective candidates should carefully consider before accepting a position.

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Deswik Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We recognise that employment experiences can feel different from person to person, and we take all feedback seriously. For prospective candidates reading this review, we want to provide clarity about how we operate. Deswik has a structured and transparent approach to onboarding, training, performance expectations, and feedback. When concerns arise, we follow a documented process that includes clear goals, regular check ins, and opportunities for support and improvement. This framework is applied consistently across all roles and locations. While we cannot comment on individual employment matters, we can confirm that decisions relating to performance or conduct are made with rigor and only after careful consideration of all available information. We take reasonable steps to support employees, and we stand by the fairness and integrity of our processes. We also want to reassure candidates that our culture is inclusive, respectful, and built on trust. Social participation is always optional, and no one is excluded based on personal choices or preferences. Deswik is a diverse environment where everyone is welcome and differences are valued. We encourage anyone interested in joining Deswik to speak directly with our current team members, explore our Culture Code, and form a balanced view of what it is like to work here. Deswik is a great place to work, with consistently high employee engagement and a strong sense of purpose across our teams.
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