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SolarCity

Acquired by Tesla

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"Knee jerk" company - Field Energy Consultant- Sales SolarCity Employee Review

2.0
29 Jan 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great product, potential to make high commissions, great resources at your disposal.

Cons

Although the company's mission is beneficial to all, it still functions as any other large corporation. The executives react pre-emptively to any possible changes in the tax credit by quickly cutting staff significantly, and on a large scale.......only to learn that the credits were extended......then rush to quickly hire new people to fill the void. I would only recommend working for this company if you have the time and money to roll the dice on leaving your current job and accepting the opportunity. Because things change day to day due the the overall industry trends, and you can become collateral damage. So make sure you have a backup plan in place..... This is a very honest assessment, because I do like the company and the potential, but it is a huge risk. Decide wisely in the best interest of your family.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
22 Mar 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Just to quantify my review a bit, I am within the top 10% of inside sales reps within our 12,000 person company. It is a great place to work and people doing well ARE able to make good money here. The executive team ALWAYS has a platform for reps to help make SolarCity a better place every quarter. They involve the top 20 reps each quarter in various ways to help their peers through an interactive group called Team Elite. Executives, VP's, Directors, and Managers are always willing to help and go to bat when there are issues with things that need to be fixed. The direction of the company is consistent and although the company is large, decision makers work as hard as possible to steer the big ship quickly when necessary.

Cons

Knee jerk reactions with decision making at a director level create issues from time to time. Culture has had its ups and downs due to HUGE growth last year and subsequent high attrition rates.

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