Short Term Planning Expecting Long Term Results - Engineer Gogo Employee Review

2.0
13 Apr 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Some good people. Could be profitable. Lots of opportunity in the industry.

Cons

Internal Structure doesn't make sense for a "technology" company. No accountability to those who cause problems either intentional or because of incompetence. Same mistakes made over and over with predictable results. No long term strategic plans. Leadership doesn't think more than 1 quarter ahead. Company top goals change every quarter. Be prepared to rework every task at least 2 or 3 times because of lack of planning. Project Phase Gate reviews are a joke! Lots of managers more focused on empire building than success of the company. Very poor product quality compared to other products in similar industries. Customers have learned to lower expectations and deal with poor performance.

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5.0
3 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Comfortable, empathetic culture that makes work a joy - each and every day. Strong sense of ethical fortitude toward customers, both internal and external.

Cons

Poor integration between development and production teams.

1.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It's the best place to work if you like being treated like a child.

Cons

Don't believe the good reviews. Satcom Direct and their leaders have destroyed Gogo. The culture in Colorado has slowly been dismantled and replaced by a strict, militaristic style of managing and processes. Just when you think it can't get any worse, it does. Teams that were once cohesive and effective have been torn apart with reorganizations, resignations, and layoffs. Everyone answers to multiple micromanagers who do not know how to lead. Every 15 minutes of your day is examined and criticized. No talking, unless it's work related. Don't stop typing. Don't suggest improvements or question the roadmap, because SD does everything perfectly, even when they don't. Just follow orders and put on a happy face.

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