Philadelphia Office is on Fire - Full Stack Developer NRG Energy Employee Review

1.0
6 Dec 2016
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Pros

When I had originally started there things were great, we were treated with respect in return for our loyalty. Standards were high and we liked it that way. Perks were plentiful. Then the stock price sank, the CEO was ousted and things went bad.

Cons

The entire Web applications team quit, starting first with their manager. Projects never complete on time. Their Texas counterparts do not treat treat their Philadelphia counterparts with respect. Managers check security footage to see what time employees are coming in. Manager had a webcam setup in conference room to spy on employees while in private meetings. Managers have no respect for people in the LGBT community, even making jokes in front of employees about transitioning employees, and refusing to acknowledge their new gender. Bro-culture Open office No respect for headphone rule Treated like children

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5.0
3 Jul 2026
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Pros

The advantages working at NRG were that they have a 401K plan (on which they offer a match), HSA, health insurance plans, and a decent time off period. Leadership listens to the employees and always promote team mentality, cross training and, cross collaboration.

Cons

It really is a good company to work for and in hindsight, should have just stayed there.

3.0
2 Jul 2026
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Pros

Variety of projects, opportunities to collaborate across teams, and exposure to different areas of the business.

Cons

Frequent leadership turnover creates constant shifts in priorities and makes it difficult to maintain long-term direction (I had eight different managers over seven years). Annual layoffs, often occurring around January, contribute to ongoing uncertainty and low morale. Many employees perceive the layoffs as happening in smaller rounds, which adds to the sense that job security is unpredictable. The culture can also feel cliquish, and your experience depends heavily on your manager; some teams foster collaboration, while others are more micromanagement-driven and less receptive to differing viewpoints.

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