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Go somewhere else - Senior Software Developer FirstService Residential Employee Review

1.0
10 May 2021
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Pros

I can't think of a single pro. Good if you are desperate for a job.

Cons

Was told this is not a software development shop which is strange since all we did was develop software. Features sold to clients without consulting development for feasibility. Production issues too often. So many meetings you can't find time to work. Blatant favoritism and cronyism between management and specific subordinates. No career growth opportunities, literal dead end job. No advancement in technology or methodology because "Not a software development shop". Management's reliance on offshore made doing your job harder because they have no idea what they are doing and you just end up having to fix everything they do. Compensation and benefits are laughably bad. CEO shows blatant disregard for the concerns of employees from any level, even people on his same C-Level which is just shocking. CEO states "we are a small margins company" to avoid having to answer for poor wages and benefits, however management and above is compensated handsomely. The juxtaposition is perplexing. CEO employed a company branding/culture/values campaign that is very cult like to brainwash the disenfranchised into believing they are happy when they aren't. CEO's bottom line, "If you don't like it then leave". Sage advice.

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5.0
15 May 2026
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Pros

Professionalism, Ethics Hight quality And quick Response.

Cons

Longer Response times, Availability of specialized service, By appointment Only.

2.0
26 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

They take good care of the office people

Cons

Field workers are second hand citizens. Nepotism by language. Promote people that don't have the skill sets to do the job. The people that have the common sense to be leadership at this point don't want the responsibility anymore. What does that say?

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