Unethical company to both employees and customers - Anonymous employee Photon Employee Review

1.0
9 Mar 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Exposure to some of the latest trends in the industry

Cons

I was a US employee in a Program Manager position. This is easily one of the most unethical companies I have worked or heard of. Employees especially the US ones are mistreated - they are relocated at a moments notice (over a weekend) and are forced to sign a 2yr bond for the moving expenses for a move they did not agree to. Indian companies are generally employee unfriendly but Photon is in a league of its own. Similarly with their clients they are quick to bill without clear approvals from the client and use very aggressive sales tactics. They play loose with contracts and with billing. Business visas are often abused to get folks in. Profanity, humiliating employees, racist comments is commonplace at senior management meetings

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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.

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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