Improper planning and No work life balance. Bad that I worked here - Software Engineer Photon Employee Review

1.0
Dec 25, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Salary on time Company has Fortune 500 clients . It will look good on resume for next job hunt.

Cons

1) No concept like Work life balance . I worked in team where I have to work 3 full weekends in just 2 months even after slogging 10 hrs in weekday . 2) all projects are hectic and always require weekend support even after slogging in weekdays. 4 ) i got finally relieved when project got over. But in next project , same hectic hours was demanded by new manager and I had no chance but to resign and come out. There is no proper planning and work life balance for anyone.

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5.0
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Pros

Really good company to work for. Health benefits were great and was able to negotiate a good rate for my contract

Cons

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2.0
Apr 27, 2025
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Pros

Can be on interesting projects Some really good people If on correct team can be very good conditions such as remote work

Cons

Zero opportunities for growth Limited to no work/life balance No Severance Do not pay when on the bench Wrong team or manager the hr insanity can make it rough (One year they decided july 4th was not a holiday another they decided to lower the salary and increase the percentage that was bonus effectually giving everyone a pay cut).. Honestly a 2 might being generous but i have worked with some nice people there and the vast majority of the people were nice and good just wanting to get the job done . Any 5s are probably fake or the lucky few that do not have to deal with Photon Hr.

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