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Applied Optoelectronics

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Applied Optoelectronics reviews

1.9

18% would recommend to a friend

(115 total reviews)
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3% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Applied Optoelectronics has an employee rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 115 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a poor working experience there. The Applied Optoelectronics employee rating is 45% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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115 reviews
1.0
Aug 10, 2017

10hr/day mandatory

Anonymous employee
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Pros

If you like to work a lot, this is the company for you. No systematic training, if you like to work that way, this is the right company.

Cons

No life/work balance. CEO recently announced that all engineers have to work 50hr per week. Physically challenging for some employees.

3.0
May 2, 2017

A normal company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Standard salary, growing up company.

Cons

Strategy changes frequently. Industry changes frequently.

4.0
Apr 19, 2017

AOI

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Co-workers are friendly and helpful. Lots to learn.

Cons

Difficulty communicating with operators who cannot speak English well.

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Glassdoor has 121 Applied Optoelectronics reviews submitted anonymously by Applied Optoelectronics employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Applied Optoelectronics is right for you.