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      FirstEnergy reviews

      2.7

      32% would recommend to a friend

      (636 total reviews)
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      Brian X. Tierney

      13% approve of CEO

      20% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.3

      Compensation and benefits

      2.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.5

      Work/Life balance

      2.2

      Culture & values

      1.9

      Senior management

      FirstEnergy has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 636 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The FirstEnergy employee rating is 26% below average for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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      636 reviews
      4.0
      Jan 15, 2014

      Overall good

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people. Some of the nicest I've worked with.

      Cons

      A slow moving, boys club. Seemed like everyone in leadership went to college together. Not a company quick to pick up on new innovative ideas or concepts. If you want to sit back and coast, this could be the place for you.

      4.0
      Jan 8, 2014

      Busy, but rewarding...

      Business analyst ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I was proud too be a part of a solid company from the beginning. I really liked the wide range of responsibilities I carried my whole time there. Being surrounded by people that had 20+ years service was a good way to learn about the company and how I would be able to help. I was allowed to improve how things were being done for the good of the department.

      Cons

      FirstEnergy has spent the last few years learning that they are not good at making adjustments due to the market. That has made it very difficult to succeed with the company.

      4.0
      Oct 14, 2013

      Excellent management, but slow-moving, risk-averse business and industry

      It technical specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They hire top-notch people so you will almost always work with others who are talented and motivated. Most groups are excellent at managing complex projects and there is almost nothing that intimidates the leaders who have navigated difficult things in the past. Pay is competitive and there are typically good opportunities for motivated people to advance.

      Cons

      Its a place where the focus is literally keeping the lights on. You're not likely to be at the bleeding edge of any discipline while working at FE. It's primarily about risk management and choosing the solution that solves the problem with the lowest potential impact. The company itself has a more traditional culture, although some groups are trying to change that and are accepting of more flexible and contemporary policies and management styles. Still, it can be a bit stifling at times and the general practice is to follow what has worked in the past rather than try something completely new.

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