A company with a lot of potential, now in free fall. - Marketing Director Indigo Employee Review

1.0
10 Aug 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You'll be lured in by good pay, an interesting mission, and clever coworkers, but it isn't worth it

Cons

After 30+ years in the workforce, including a dozen or so start-ups, some very new and finding their footing, Indigo is absolutely the most chaotic company I've ever been part of. They had a good idea but wrecked it, and now they're scrambling because they have no money and the wider world is starting to realize they've fudged all their data. (See the recent article in Science, for one). In the last 6 months, the company has laid off fully ONE THIRD of the company. They've done these layoffs (though not to this extent) every year I've worked at Indigo. It doesn't bother them to hire people, use them for a few months to complete a project, then lay them off. Literally hundreds of people they've done this to. The CEO, Ron, is great at talking, but the company is spiraling, so much so he suggested there will be mandatory furloughs each year even for the people who aren't laid off. Many executives have been working without pay for the last month for Indigo to try to clear its debts, but it's not working. Every person I know at Indigo, and I mean every single person, is looking for a new job because none of us are convinced the company will make it another year. If you're still not convinced, find current/former employees on LinkedIn, they'll confirm what I've said.

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5.0
7 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work 3 days a week, good team work, fast paced so the 12 hour shift flies by and you get to work to the top of your scope

Cons

Sickness grace isn’t the best

3.0
4 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent base salaries. Due to the company's structure and goal shifting, you get experience in a lot of different aspects of the company. Past non-negotiable goal milestones, there is some flexibility, you have the opportunity and freedom to make the job your own. Good work-life balance, and commendable company goals around sustainable ag etc. made working here stand out.

Cons

Raises and bonuses not given for several years due to company not reaching unattainable goals. Lots of turnaround from constant layoffs. During my time there, I had a new manager about every year. No clear goals, and when they are clear they constantly shift. It is hard to grow salary wise within the company, especially when money is tight. You will be able to get more responsibilities and learn new skills, but don't expect your pay to reflect this. Lots of financial mismanagement within the company causing current R&D funding and operations to be barely present.

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