Positivity and optimism strengthen the culture - Director Calpine Employee Review

5.0
16 Sept 2021
Recommend
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Pros

The people I've encountered so far in the first 30 days are masters of their domain. They are eager to share what's working and what's next to fix. They don't seem jaded or hung up on seeing problems as negative, rather a challenge to overcome or an opportunity to improve, that's refreshing. Data, oh so much data! There's SO much available to aid in telling a story about what happened and to help inform and make better decisions.

Cons

Did I mention data? It's overwhelming as a new employee. Plus, working in SQL is not an easy skill to learn quickly. Working in the office full time with an open concept design is problematic at times. While it helps you stay engaged with others and aware of what's going on, it can be distracting. It doesn't help I worked from home for the past 18+ months (not all entirely related to the pandemic). Some systems seem outdated and antiquated.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

- Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote) with a generally low-stress environment and good work-life balance. - Stable work environment with predictable expectations and manageable day-to-day responsibilities (specific to my team/manager) - Free catered breakfast on in-office days and a well-stocked kitchen. - Competitive annual bonus program, including prorated eligibility for employees who join mid-year. - My manager lets employees manage their workload without excessive oversight. Management experience may vary across teams.

Cons

- Lack of team culture and camaraderie. Interactions are only work-focused, with little to none team-building or company-wide events. - Compensation is below industry standards for similar roles. - Limited opportunities for career growth, skill development, and innovation. New projects are infrequent, and work can become repetitive and mundane over time. - The Business/Data Analyst role is heavily focused on QA/testing and may not align with expectations of a traditional analyst position. - Workload is highly inconsistent, ranging from very light some days/weeks to exceptionally heavy. - Many IT roles are contract-to-hire, with full-time conversion timelines that can extend well beyond expectations and lack clear communication. - Employee feedback/criticism is not well received by upper management.

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