Hip? Not. Cutting Edge? Not. Clueless? Yes. - Engineer DAT Solutions Employee Review

2.0
Sep 23, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

There are some really talented development staff there with some hard working, analytical people. A recruiter could make a fortune placing these folks elsewhere!

Cons

Ruined by cluelessness by the Product Management team and Development leadership. Many projects cancelled after significant development efforts due to lack of (or constantly shifting) requirements or failure to do value/revenue assessments before hand. Dev leaders won't make a decision and stand by it; likes the latest buzzword regardless of reality. PDX office made big deal of moving to new work space, but open environment is noisy and horrible. Had to beg to get blinds to cut sun glint. They promote is as a "coolest place" to work because they have beer once a month... Old school examples: Pay for snacks. Beer is locked down except once a month. 5 year vesting on 401k. Quarterly fees on 401k. 2 different time tracking systems. Arbitration clause in employment agreement.

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DAT Solutions Response
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While it’s good to hear you think so highly of your former colleagues, and were part of the team for so long, it’s hard to hear that you feel senior leadership let you down. It’s important to note that DAT has made significant changes among senior leadership in both Product Management and Product Development since this review was submitted.

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If you're sharing your personal experience, it's best to stick to specific observations and avoid statements that could be interpreted as factual accusations. Here's a rewritten review: > 1 Star My experience at DAT Solutions was extremely stressful and disappointing. Management and supervisors often presented themselves as supportive, but I frequently felt that business priorities came before employee well-being. The workload was often overwhelming, and I felt there was little concern for work-life balance. The environment could be very political at times, and I experienced situations where coworkers were not always supportive or collaborative. The company also has a significant global workforce, which may impact opportunities and team dynamics depending on your role. In my opinion, leadership within Product Support II and the Specialist teams was one of the most challenging aspects of working there. Communication, recognition, and employee support did not meet my expectations. Overall, this was one of the most stressful places I've worked, and I would not recommend it based on my personal experience. This version is more likely to be accepted by review sites because it focuses on your experience rather than making claims that may be difficult to verify.

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