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Compound Photonics

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This experience has been eye-opening.. - Process Technician Compound Photonics Employee Review

4.0
Sep 25, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This job has given me the ability to learn and grow in an environment that I was unfamiliar with prior to starting my employment with this company. There is a lot of potential for this company to go places in the future, and I am thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of its creation. This company has hired on a lot of very talented individuals from all walks of life, that have a lot to bring to the table. My coworkers are great! I actually look forward to going to work. The pay, vacation time and benefits are very competitive, even for a startup.

Cons

I do not have much involvement with the upper management, but the goals that have been set for the company at this very point in time are somewhat unrealistic, which adds frustration througout the organization. The hard details need to be reviewed, and revised to make this place successful. As of now, there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

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Compound Photonics Response
10y
Thanks for your feedback. We couldn’t agree more with the sentiments you’ve outlined in your “Pros” section. Compound Photonics is a team of highly motivated, talented, and inspired individuals looking to, as Steve Jobs would say, “dent the universe.” And, as you know, we’re well on our way to doing so! Regarding your “Cons” section, seemingly stretch goals are important to establish as they push us far beyond what we ever thought was possible. “Stretch Goals” often evolve into “Achieved Objectives” and when they do, our mental framework around what we’re capable of expands vastly. Additionally, Compound Photonics is currently in the process of enhancing our internal communications and connecting every employee (at every level) to each other, including upper level management. We hope that you will see these changes as a positive as we continue to evolve these processes. If you’d like to anonymously send us any additional thoughts, please follow this link: http://goo.gl/forms/UXvyJ1ZTlq

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I have been working for Compound Photonics for a little over 2 years. I feel the negative reviews on this site do not accurately reflect the culture or atmosphere that exists here. This is a great Company, and while it has it's short comings, I don't know of a single company that doesn't have any short comings. The Management team, especially my reporting manager have been extremely supportive and I feel they care about me as an individual, they understand the work life balance and are flexible which has really helped me and my family with recent life events. The Company I feel is committed to providing the tools necessary to the success of the company. I see this everyday as we are constantly helping different teams get the resources they need to accomplish tasks at hand across all our locations. If you come to work for us, be sure to come down and say hello to IT we enjoy getting to know the new faces at Compound Photonics and knowing what we can do to help.

Cons

This is a startup atmosphere, plans change and often very quickly. Sometime change comes before the communication, but if you like a fast pace and ever changing environment, then that wont be much of a con. It can be exciting and challenging.

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Compound Photonics Response
10y
Thanks so much for the strong review and we’re glad to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with Compound Photonics thus far. Regarding your Advice to Management, we recently announced a monthly newsletter – Illuminations – from our executive team that will no doubt enhance top-down communication. Expect to receive the first edition of Illuminations in early April. If you care to anonymously share any additional feedback with us, please follow this link: http://goo.gl/forms/UXvyJ1ZTlq
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