Worst company ever. - Senior Software Engineer Photon Employee Review

1.0
18 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Why I joined - thinking its a big company. But I wish I could have some .

Cons

I am writing these based on why I resigned. - No WFH - You need to stay in office for 7h if not you get LOP - There is a software which clocks how many hours you are infront of system. If it is less that 8h then you get LOP. - No work life balance - Work in India time, join meetings in US time - No proper company policies - Hire and fire practice - Variable pay comes with a clause if you leave within next 3 months you will have to pay back

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5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Really good company to work for. Health benefits were great and was able to negotiate a good rate for my contract

Cons

Communication could improve in terms of staying in contact with the contractor. Working with the individual for their next role as the contract is nearing an end would be an area of opportunity as well.

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2.0
27 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Can be on interesting projects Some really good people If on correct team can be very good conditions such as remote work

Cons

Zero opportunities for growth Limited to no work/life balance No Severance Do not pay when on the bench Wrong team or manager the hr insanity can make it rough (One year they decided july 4th was not a holiday another they decided to lower the salary and increase the percentage that was bonus effectually giving everyone a pay cut).. Honestly a 2 might being generous but i have worked with some nice people there and the vast majority of the people were nice and good just wanting to get the job done . Any 5s are probably fake or the lucky few that do not have to deal with Photon Hr.

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