Pros
There’s no question you’ll find some fine people with great hearts within the walls of Weathermatic. They’re hard working and genuinely want the best for the company. They find ways to pave the best path they can and its commendable. There is a rich history that the previous owners left behind. They made a big impact in the irrigation industry from I can see. Even though the irrigation industry was relatively new to me when I started, I was impressed by what I saw Weathermatic doing decades ago. The Save Water, Give Life initiative has made a big impact on the lives of people in need of fresh water. Seeing the videos of the families drinking clean water for the first time is impactful, and worth a watch. You have to commend the person that launched it years back. It is great that Weathermatic has continued this. What a great cause.
Cons
It’s important to pay attention to the dates of the past four and five star reviews that were made. The 9th, 14th, 15th, and 21st of August, 2018. That’s not a coincidence. Pay closer attention to the wording of both five star reviews. Draw your own conclusions, but it’s crystal clear to me. Weathermatic has had many Executives, Sales Managers and ones serving in upper management roles. The number that has come and gone over the past decade is quite large and should be of great concern. There is an ebb and flow of chaos, and lack of leadership unlike anything I’ve experienced during my long professional career. If you’re considering working at Weathermatic, I implore you to do your research. Speak to past employees via LinkedIn. As far as the CEO and the Executive team are concerned, again do your research within the irrigation industry and you’ll find where they stand in the minds of their peers. Take these reviews at face value and do some detective work. It will be worth it in the long run. The reputation of Weathermatic has had its ups and downs. Sure there are fans, as one would expect, but it can be an uphill climb to gain any ground changing the perception in the minds of potential customers. You can spend equal amount of time dealing with daily customer issues as you do trying to sell the product. That can affect your numbers. There are two sides to Weathermatic. In a way, it’s like two separate companies. You have both the hardware and software side of the company. The hardware side of things, I suggest asking users and resellers and you'll get a better understanding of where they stand. The software side is another story. This is where Weathermatic excels. There are some genuinely talented people that work on the software and that team is lead by an exceptional person. What makes this system work is that they’re siloed from the chaos that is Weathermatic proper... they have created an off-site environment where they can thrive. If you’re considering a career at Weathermatic, don’t take my word for it (or the suspiciously timed and written August 2018 reviews)... do your research. Trust me, there are scores of people with good insight that will help you make the right choice. Good luck.