Working at Physical Optics in Compton, CA: 1 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Compton, CA Area

"A good place to work if you get satisfaction from a job well done, but can stomach being micro-managed at odd moments."

What do you like about working at Physical Optics?

"There are really great people here. The camaraderie is awesome (especially among the awesome people (: ). The atmosphere is, generally, relatively relaxed and more focused on performance than fluff and back-patting. Peers are, for the most part, amiable and willing to get along with each other. Management is understanding within reason when issues come up and will work with you to adjust your schedule as needed."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Only 25% of the interview seems to be practical application, the rest is whether or not you are good at talking yourself up. If you're good at that, you get the job. Being good at your job and willing to learn FAST will help you keep the job."

What don't you like about working at Physical Optics?

"Rules that are not helpful to the actual progress or mindset of the employees are often imposed from those who seem lofty and unapproachable. It often seems that new procedures are just pulled out of hats because someone thought the idea was cute and they were bored on a Tuesday. Because of this seemingly careless attitude with regard to the subordinates, there is a feeling of unease and mistrust that permeates the ranks regarding people in authority."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Know, understand and appreciate what your employees do. If you don't know what they do, you can't possibly know whether or not someone is doing their job, who to promote, what to look for in new applicants, appropriate expectations or when your employees are being taken advantage of or wrongfully faulted. Respecting them as trustworthy adults capable of doing their jobs wouldn't be a bad idea either. Micro-managing is not only unnecessary, it causes the workers to begin to begrudge and resent which, in the end, affects the work itself."