Fast paced workplace.... - Anonymous employee NRG Energy Employee Review

5.0
16 Mar 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The work environment is fast paced, and it has an entrepeneurial feel. At the same time, they recognize the value of training, so during down periods it isn't frowned upon to hit the books at the office.

Cons

The work load is unevenly spread. There is a bit of a hero culture and that means that processes aren't all in place and policies aren't evenly enforced. Not surprising considering the pace of the environment, but there are unrestrained IT "cowboys" in the system.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Variety of projects, opportunities to collaborate across teams, and exposure to different areas of the business.

Cons

Frequent leadership turnover creates constant shifts in priorities and makes it difficult to maintain long-term direction (I had eight different managers over seven years). Annual layoffs, often occurring around January, contribute to ongoing uncertainty and low morale. Many employees perceive the layoffs as happening in smaller rounds, which adds to the sense that job security is unpredictable. The culture can also feel cliquish, and your experience depends heavily on your manager; some teams foster collaboration, while others are more micromanagement-driven and less receptive to differing viewpoints.

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