There are worse companies to work for…But that is not a ringing endorsement for Virgin Galactic - Button Pusher Virgin Galactic Employee Review

2.0
21 Jul 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• Some good people • Opportunity to take a broken system, process or project and help fix it • Stepping stone to other opportunities • Inspiring – how many people can say that they helped the human race get to space? And beyond! • Above average benefits

Cons

• Too many chiefs, too little Indians • Many areas of the company constantly short- handed on resources • No formal goal setting or 360 feedback reviews with management • Short-Term labor / contractor costs are high as company refuses to bring in the right full-time employees • Poor documentation and process management and inability for management to prioritize this area • Poor budgeting • Thinly veiled “requirement” for employees to work in newly created Tustin office, which for some is a 4-hour, one-way drive. Could get company in trouble with state of California Labor Board • Little or no training. • High turnover, largely due to good people coming into this atmosphere, recognizing a sh8show when they see it, and leaving for greener pastures. • Lack of accountability from top down. Same with effective communication • Tone deaf upper management. Sacrifices aerospace passion for brand marketing • Low morale

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5.0
4 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Meaningful work, collaborative, fast paced, friendlies co-workers, and great pay!

Cons

Distance is concerning if you're not near the East Valley.

2.0
1 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great colleagues to work alongside.

Cons

Senior leadership is unstable and lacks direction. Major burnout issues, turnover is very high. People leaving due to poor leadership and no confidence.

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