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SolarCity

Acquired by Tesla

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Wasn't what I expected - Field Energy Specialist SolarCity Employee Review

2.0
12 June 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-You are helping the environment -Health & dental Insurance were pretty good. 401k match. - The managers were nice. -Some of the events you got to work were fun. - Left alone to do your job with minimal supervision - Co-workers were cool since we all knew we were in the same boat

Cons

-Pay is low (14 bucks an hour.) -Barely anyone hits their commission goal, which is 5 sales a month. -The commission structure is set-up so that you don't make any money unless you hit your quota for the month, which is 5. That means you could sell 4 solar systems at anywhere from 12k to 30k each and not make a cent off it. -If you want to advance in the company you have to hit some ridiculous quota multiple months in a row (which wasn't impossible as I did see some people advance but it wasn't often). Even if you get promoted to consultant, the consultant position averages the same salary as an FES) -If you don't hit quota they constantly threaten your job -High turnover -Male dominated workforce -low morale, everybody I worked with complained about the company even the top performers

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Cons

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4.0
22 Mar 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Just to quantify my review a bit, I am within the top 10% of inside sales reps within our 12,000 person company. It is a great place to work and people doing well ARE able to make good money here. The executive team ALWAYS has a platform for reps to help make SolarCity a better place every quarter. They involve the top 20 reps each quarter in various ways to help their peers through an interactive group called Team Elite. Executives, VP's, Directors, and Managers are always willing to help and go to bat when there are issues with things that need to be fixed. The direction of the company is consistent and although the company is large, decision makers work as hard as possible to steer the big ship quickly when necessary.

Cons

Knee jerk reactions with decision making at a director level create issues from time to time. Culture has had its ups and downs due to HUGE growth last year and subsequent high attrition rates.

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