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Ascend Performance Materials

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Stressful and workload was overwhelming - Engineer Ascend Performance Materials Employee Review

3.0
Jun 6, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the people were so great to work with.

Cons

Prepare to work 40-60 hrs per week w/o overtime pay. Workloads were extremely high. Slot of people came and left because no work life balance.

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Ascend Performance Materials Response
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Thank you for taking time to submit your review. Work/life balance is a value that we take seriously and one that’s discussed often among leadership because of its importance. We encourage any employee who feels this area is imbalanced to reach out to their supervisor or HR leader for support. Our leaders are directed to be receptive and open to these conversations, and if that is not the case, an HR leader can help. - Tony Ferguson, communications team

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CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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