Beware the Bait and Switch - Network Consultant Xerillion Employee Review

1.0
20 Dec 2012
Recommend
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Pros

I like the co-workers, I like the clients, I like working alone and the pay is pretty good most of the time.

Cons

The job posting and interview will rave about the great opportunities at Xerillion. You'll be told you can become an equity partner in the business. You'll be told nothing less than a steady work/life balance is acceptable. Then you start work, sign the paper work, then the reality comes out. You'll be told the "Honeymoon is over." You're thrown into the fire with little training, and are expected to bill a lot of hours daily. If you fail to do so, you'll receive a phone call from the superior who isn't afraid to "get tough" with you. If you need to come in late to take your child to school or if you get sick last minute or have an emergency, you'll be told no, and threatened with your job. You'll find yourself questioning your decision to leave your old job for this one. Employees have been fired and had their unemployment claims contested. The clients have little or no respect for the owner of the business. It's really a place to avoid if you can.

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Xerillion Response
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Thank you for your feedback as it helps us improve our company. I'm glad you like the co-workers and the clients, and that you feel the pay is good most of the time. I was sorry to see that this is not working out well for you, that you feel you were thrown into the fire. Sometimes I make judgements on skills and ability that puts a tech in a stressful situation where they could use some extra training. Thank you for that input. It is true that punctuality and reliability are extremely important here, though an occasional sick day or running late are not uncommon and understandable. If there is anything we can do to make things better for you, please let me know. Wayne Chapin

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