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Plan B Technologies

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Enigmatic Black Box of Management - Post-Sales Engineer Plan B Technologies Employee Review

2.0
Jul 17, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

They are willing give just about anybody a shot at being an engineer. I was underqualified when i was hired, and with hard work and some help from my peers, I'm 10x the engineer I was. Usually the company is good about on the job training and shadowing. Salaries are competitive. Company has multiple company sponsored annual events to foster team building. Above average medical coverage. Publicly, company adheres to their value and family oriented claims. Bottom line, its a good place to build experience. However, be cautions of the non-compete. They will sue you and demand training dollars be reimbursed.

Cons

During my tenure, the first three month quit/termination rate hovered around 40%. Basically, half of the hires are gone for one reason or another within 90 days. This really kills the morale. It's been said that good managers are defined by the ability to hire outstanding talent, or by being pro-active at replacing talent. Plan B is not the former. Plan B has no concept of modern workplace operations and telepresence. Legacy policies dictate all personnel will be either onsite with a customer, or in the Bowie office squeezed into a small room with all the other cattle. There is also a complete lack or organizational transparency. Operated in typical military fashion, the 'grunts' don't need to know how the company is doing financially, or what the company's direction/vision is. Also be wary of the bonus structure. Dont expect much here, or to get an explanation of how its paid. After hours work is rarely paid out. The non-CEO founding partners are rarely around, and out of touch. They have titles and salaries, but they are just investors. When I did see them, they were talking about racing cars and flying planes. I think the CEO only learned my name the day I quit. Senior management should probably update their attitudes on gender equality and social issues. Wildly inappropriate jokes and workplace comments.

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Pros

This company very fairly compensate driven employees who prove their worth. They also put a huge emphasis on family and go above and beyond to ensure you and your family are welcomed and taken care of. Aside from team building events, most events are open to family and in doing so it fosters a different business culture and dynamic than I've experienced at other companies. Most employees are very close in and out of the office. There's a good team dynamic and it breeds an enjoyable work environment. They have been voted one of the best places to work in the DC Metro for several times by current employees, which speaks for itself in a company with less than 100 employees. Compensation, benefits, and room for personal growth through partner and internal trainings/ programs are excellent.

Cons

Aside from the major federal holidays (New Year, Memorial, Labor, and the 4th) there are no federal bank holidays given, but they are typically made up for with additional days around major holidays.

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