Worst company I have ever seen. - Sr Software Engineer I Photon Employee Review

1.0
20 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

there is no pros. if you see someone have said something positive. definately it is paid.

Cons

NOTE: if there is 0.1 star in a rating i will give that. Work Culture – Be Warned If you value your time, sanity, or money, think twice before joining. No work-life balance: They’ll expect all 24 hours of your day. If you’re on the bench, they’ll verbally tell you to “go home” until the next project—but if you do, it can be marked as leave without pay. And suddenly, they have full power to terminate you at a moment’s notice. Trust is dangerous: Never rely on managers or PMs. Even in emergencies, if you don’t get written approval from senior management, you’re exposed. Any “trust” you place here can and will be betrayed. Projects are chaos: Almost every project is on fire. Micromanagement is constant. War rooms are common, and client promises are often fake—what they tell the client isn’t done, leaving your nights and weekends to suffer until the next demo. Communication is unreliable: Emails—even to senior management—can be ignored. Getting your documents or relieving letter when leaving? Good luck. They drag it out, no matter your level. Resignation is a minefield: Submit your notice and they may block access, refuse documents, or even demand money claiming you didn’t serve your notice. It’s stressful and frustrating, and it’s standard here. Employee morale: Positive reviews you see online are almost always paid. Internally, almost everyone is unhappy. The reality: You can not learn here , and don’t expect fairness, transparency, or support. You’ll get work—and they’ll get your time, trust, and patience.

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5.0
8 May 2026
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Pros

Really good company to work for. Health benefits were great and was able to negotiate a good rate for my contract

Cons

Communication could improve in terms of staying in contact with the contractor. Working with the individual for their next role as the contract is nearing an end would be an area of opportunity as well.

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2.0
27 Apr 2025
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Pros

Can be on interesting projects Some really good people If on correct team can be very good conditions such as remote work

Cons

Zero opportunities for growth Limited to no work/life balance No Severance Do not pay when on the bench Wrong team or manager the hr insanity can make it rough (One year they decided july 4th was not a holiday another they decided to lower the salary and increase the percentage that was bonus effectually giving everyone a pay cut).. Honestly a 2 might being generous but i have worked with some nice people there and the vast majority of the people were nice and good just wanting to get the job done . Any 5s are probably fake or the lucky few that do not have to deal with Photon Hr.

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