Get Paid Less to Work in a Koch-like Atmosphere - Poet Ethanol Products - Accountant POET Employee Review

2.0
Jun 5, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Dress code is on the casual side of business casual. Fun office events: Foosball tournament, Pot lucks, Costume contest on Halloween, Christmas elephant gift exchange and ugly sweater contest, Jeans Days

Cons

Koch-like atmosphere: Make sure you are there before 8am and don't be the first to leave work at the end of the work day. Below-market salaries Favoritism Judgmental management/colleagues Arbitrary bonus determination: There are no metrics to determine your bonus. It is simply what your manager decides to give you based off what they perceive to be your performance compared to others in your group.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Best environment I have ever worked in, you can tell that Poet cares about its employees, I enjoyed going to work.

Cons

You need to be able to pick up on things quickly, the job involves a lot of going with the flow and figuring things out.

1.0
Mar 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Friendly coworkers at first Initial team camaraderie

Cons

Poor management practices Lack of organization and clear expectations Micromanagement Unprofessional handling of confidential employee information Job responsibilities frequently outside the stated role

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POET Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. At POET, we are committed to maintaining a professional workplace where team members are treated with respect and where clear expectations, accountability, and confidentiality are core standards across our operations. We also want to clarify that team member compensation and personnel records are maintained within secure electronic HR systems rather than physical documents, and access to that information is strictly restricted in accordance with company policy. The situation described does not align with the processes we have in place to protect confidential information. Individual experiences can vary, and we encourage team members to raise questions or concerns through the appropriate internal channels so they can be reviewed and addressed in a timely and constructive way. Our focus remains on supporting a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where team members can contribute, grow, and succeed. — POET
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