The CEO, Thad Hill, is leading in the right way - Director Calpine Employee Review

5.0
16 Oct 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Fun place if you actually like what you do and like being able to take on challenges. Thad Hill and the management team keep a flat organization (which is great) with a down to earth culture. The people are great and 'bad-actor' personalities don't survive long. Good pay and benefits.

Cons

If you only want to do what is listed on a job-description, this probably isn't the place for you. Workload can be intense, depending on where you are in the company.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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