You get out what you put in. - Software Engineer SpinFusion Employee Review

5.0
20 May 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Firstly - I worked on the software development team, not the tech support ("client success") team. I can only speak to that side of the company for a lot of aspects. This was my first actual software position and in full disclosure I really enjoyed it. When I got my offer I did my research about the company, like you're probably doing right now, and was a little nervous from some of the reviews I read. I decided to take a chance on it because I really wanted to get into the field and wanted to experience a new state. I'm really glad I did, I think it was more than worth it: - My time there was easily the most accelerated learning I've ever done - it was a little overwhelming at first just seeing so many new, real-world software topics but I got so much helpful experience. - I got to touch a wide variety of projects and I always felt like I was actively learning. I was never bored and it always felt like I was getting better at something. If you're passionate about software and you want to improve your skills you can easily do it there. - Co-workers all around were great! I had a blast and a half both on and off the job. - Management was helpful, approachable, and flexible; I was always able to deal with life stuff if it suddenly popped up, as it likes to do sometimes. - Colorado's a real hoppin' place - there's a ton to do and the outdoors and weather are amazing. The CEO can be blunt; I don't mean rude, just direct, which might bug some but I didn't care. Honestly I thought he was a good guy. If you have a hard time listening to any constructive criticism / suggestions for your work maybe you'd get offended but I thought it was pretty easy to get along well with management. Bottom Line: I really liked my time there because of the people and the work. It can feel like a lot at some times but if you really do like software & coding you'll enjoy it. You can do all the learning and improving you want, which I preferred to former jobs that felt like it was the same thing over and over at some point. If you put in a lot you'll get out a lot.

Cons

- Start times can feel early, depends on your sleep schedule - Colorado's a real hoppin' place - it can be easy to spend a lot of money so police yourself a little bit!

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5.0
29 May 2018
Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

1. Amazing work/life balance 2. Endless growth opportunities 3. Fun work environment 4. Great coworkers 5. Personal and professional interest from the management team

Cons

1. Can be stressful, but stress is always well-managed

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1.0
24 Sept 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people at the bottom of the company are awesome. They are Fun and always willing to help.

Cons

Okay, I have worked here a little over a month and I honestly cant believe how completely horrible this place is to work. I have already scheduled other interview at a different company its that bad!!!! Everyone that works there hates their life. Everyone is in constant fear of getting fired and management preaches that it wants a great work environment but believes that if you aren't working 10-12 hour days sometime that you aren't doing your job. They also dont tell you that they require you to work weekends. Don't dare ask a question! They don't have time answer questions. You will get absolutely NO support as a new employee from management in training, and the CEO literally talks down to everyone in the office. The CEO expects you to know from day one all of the ins and outs of his software. He is so smart he has no idea how to interact with normal people. He went to med school. and decided he wasn't a people person so never did his residency. He is by far the most condescending I've ever ever met.

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SpinFusion Response
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First, apologies for our tardy reply. Thank you for your feedback. You're right about SpinFusion employees, they are wonderful and we appreciate everyone here and their hard work and dedication! In regards to the cons, we are sorry you feel this way. We are very up-front with candidates interviewing for this position about the weekend aspect of the role. In fact, evening and weekend work restrictions is brought up in the very first interview and the 'weekend work' of checking the ticket queue from home a few times a day (when you're on that shift) is outlined. We are sorry if it wasn't addressed in enough detail. We also apologize if you didn't feel you received the support you personally needed in regards to training. This position is very technical and the training is intensive and at times, quite challenging. We don't expect candidates in training to know everything right away (after all, how could they?), but we do expect progress in the training. Again, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and advice. We wish you luck and happiness.
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