I adjure you to stay away from this company. - Anonymous employee Opterus Employee Review

1.0
17 June 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Besides the owner, Opterus employees are kind and enjoyable to work with. Many employees are very passionate about the technology they’re developing.

Cons

The owner, Tom Murphey, makes this a very toxic work environment. He is a bully with a history of abusive conduct including yelling and cursing at his employees for no reason. If you want to work for someone who excessively monitors, criticizes, or nitpicks your work, then apply to Opterus. On the other hand, if this repeated intentional behavior that degrades, humiliates, or embarrasses the recipient sounds unbearable then stay far away. Consider this evidence – since January 2024 the company has had a 35% turnover rate within a six-month span! To make matters worse, this high turnover rate is not uncommon, but seems to happen every year. Routinely people are either fired or intentionally made so miserable they quit. Unfortunately employees don't seem to leave often due to their own choice.

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5.0
2 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Opterus is what you make it - your efforts, drive and dedication contribute directly to the growth and success of this business & the employee. Tom provides opportunities to people who want to advance themselves professionally, truly embodying a servant leader he always had to time for coaching and encouragement. The opportunities he provided me both challenged and enabled my learning, success, and growth at a pace far accelerated compared to a large company.

Cons

In a small business/start-up like Opterus there is nowhere to hide from duty and responsibility. The workplace can be demanding, the perceived responsibility can be overwhelming, and there is often more work to be done than resources available. These cons are unique to Opterus but in line with what is to be expected in any small business/start-up environment.

3.0
9 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fun work, good people, and product ownership opportunities.

Cons

Management isn't the best. Often difficult to work with.

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