Abraham Lincoln's efforts were in vain; slavery still persists in America - Seismic Imaging Analyst Viridien Employee Review

1.0
10 Feb 2018
Recommend
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Pros

None if you are American. If you are a foreigner who is not Chinese or Indian, you can get green card fairly quickly.

Cons

- This is a mini North Korea in the middle of Chinatown; A culture of dictatorship persists where employees are subject to bondage labor after being held hostage while their green card is in process. - low pay and excessive work load - Vindictive management - A culture of narcissism exists in the imaging department - Low camaraderie - Incompetent management who reached their positions by sucking up to their masters. They are not suitable for running a business. - Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and still has a lot of debt. Possible chapter 7 looms in the next couple of years. - Low job stability. Lots of terminations in the last 3 years. - The imaging department is swarmed with Chinese employees; most of whom barely speak a line of coherent English. So most employees speak in Chinese at the work place. - Toxic work environment with lot of Chinese nepotism - American wage deflation by hiring foreigners on low wages.

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Pros

Mostly caring people, free lunch, and good benefits.

Cons

The hierarchy and growth path are not that exciting for engineers.

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Viridien Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience with your colleagues and have enjoyed the benefits available to our employees. We wish you continued success at Viridien.
4.0
13 May 2026
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Pros

Viridien is a great company to work for, with a positive and professional working environment. The company has a strong international footprint, a diverse mix of nationalities and backgrounds, and a good balance of technical depth and business ambition. Colleagues are friendly, collaborative, and highly capable, and the leadership team is generally accessible and open to discussion. The work can be challenging and intellectually interesting, especially for people who enjoy technical, global, and client-facing environments.

Cons

Career progression could be much clearer and more structured. Promotion paths, development plans, and expectations for advancement are not always easy to understand, which creates uncertainty for employees who want to grow within the company. Salaries are also slightly below market average in some areas, and compensation should remain competitive to retain strong talent. Like many global technical companies, priorities can also shift quickly, so clearer communication and consistency would help.

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Viridien Response
5d
Thank you for your constructive feedback. Insights like yours help us continue to improve, and we're pleased to have you as part of the Viridien team.
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