The consequences of a short-range business philosophy - Process Engineer Intermolecular Employee Review

1.0
Sep 26, 2014
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Pros

This is a good company if you like to work on a lot of projects in a fast-paced environment. There is not the technical depth that you might find at a larger company, but there are interesting projects and the potential satisfaction of having a large impact on the fate of the company.

Cons

Intermolecular suffers from the same malady that is plaguing this country's culture: pragmatism. By that I mean a focus on the short-range at the exclusion of the long-range. What are some examples? One is the constant over-promising to customers of what the company can deliver. Another is constantly branching out into new areas and ventures, which causes a dilution of effort and prevents the development of expertise in the company. Successful companies operate by strict adherence to long-term considerations, just as successful individuals do. The focus of this company has to change from the short-term to the long-term if it is to remain in business.

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5.0
Apr 23, 2026
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Pros

Management is good. Team works together to help solve issues.

Cons

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1.0
Nov 18, 2025
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Pros

- Thriving lazy culture, as long you’re buddy buddy with management, you don’t have to lift a finger.

Cons

- Subpar benefits. - Gossiping coworkers about every aspect of each other lives. - Low morale and actively cut work force to make jobs for everyone remaining harder. - RnD company so job security is low if budget cuts further continue.

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