Poor Leadership, In Decline - R&D Engineer SparkFun Employee Review

2.0
27 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Interesting and varied work

Cons

- Progressively less casual work environment - Austerity and degrowth - Poor decision-making and communication - Pay is consistently well below market and conversations about pay are disrespectful and unproductive

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5.0
13 Mar 2021
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Pros

Great people with a lot of enthusiasm

Cons

Not as laid back as it used to be

2.0
29 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Gained valuable hands-on experience in electromechanical systems. Developed strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Learned how to work independently with minimal supervision. Had exposure to innovative electronics and hardware projects.

Cons

Lack of a team-oriented work environment. Minimal communication from management, leading to uncertainty. No incentives or team-building activities to boost morale. Limited opportunities for professional growth or internal collaboration.

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