Direct Energy Employee Job Reviews in the United States
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"I worked at Direct Energy for the past 15 years. Direct Energy (DE) is the North America subsidiary for Centrica PLC, an international energy and services company located in the United Kingdom. DE provides multi-state deregulated retail energy services to more than 5 million Residential and Commercial and Industrial customer relationships. Centrica supplies energy and services to over 25 million customer accounts mainly in the UK and Ireland."
"Great experience. Really enjoyed working here."
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"I have worked in this company for more that 4 years."
"Direct Energy is a very friendly environment workplace where you will have complete freedom as long as the deliverables are done on time. Also, this company gives a lot of flexibility to the employee if you need to work remotely. I can confidently say it's the best-diversified company in Texas. But when it comes to career development and learning new skills, there's not much support or encouragement."
"Excellent place to work. Great people, great leadership."
"At first, things were great, but with major recent layoffs and the leaning in the company is doing I'd stay away. The people on my team were amazing in marketing and work-life balance was great."
"Good company just outsources everyone when they have a chance."
"Although I've only been with the company for a short while I have noticed a lack of leadership from the higher ups. For the most the middle management does their job. Needs better structure."
"Worst job in my career history."
What do you like about working at Direct Energy?
"The pay. Not much else to get excited about. Some perks like free drawings."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Do your research. Don't get lured by the pay alone. 90% of the time, you're probably better off in the job you're in now."
What don't you like about working at Direct Energy?
"Level of intelligence across all people within the organization and company. Technical skill is a rare thing to find someone having."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Promote a different culture where our current customers are the focus, not making more sales or acquiring more companies."
What do you like about working at Direct Energy?
"Working with different kinds of people and learning from each other."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"The company is really good, great boss as well but they should be ready to walk for long."
What don't you like about working at Direct Energy?
"I felt I was not utilized fully given the kind of job I was doing."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I would advise them to recruit people that are so energetic and can walk for long hours."
"This is not an environment for growth, acceptance, or new ideas."
What do you like about working at Direct Energy?
"Initially my manager who was a proactive egalitarian leader. Challenges presented to me."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Consider asking pointed questions about the environment that you'll be working-- what your career path is, and more importantly why this particular position is vacant."
What don't you like about working at Direct Energy?
"Counterproductive environment with cultural issues that keep people from being successful in the workforce."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Outsource the entire call center function as you are unable to meet the needs and the essential functions that the customers expect."
"Really Great place to work, Great Company."
What do you like about working at Direct Energy?
"Everything from the people I work for to the work I do."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be Honest in your Interviewing process, ask questions up front."
What don't you like about working at Direct Energy?
"Very rewarding, the company cares for its Employees and it starts with Upper management."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I don't have any suggestions for management, they have it all together there."
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Is Direct Energy a good company to work for?
Direct Energy has an overall rating of 3.6 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 15 Direct Energy Review Ratings left anonymously by Direct Energy employees, which is 8% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 80% of employees would recommend working at Direct Energy.
Does Direct Energy pay their employees well?
Direct Energy employees earn $63,000 annually on average, or $30 per hour, which is 5% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 8 Direct Energy employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Direct Energy Salaries by Job Title.
How satisfied are employees working at Direct Energy?
80% of employees would recommend working at Direct Energy with the overall rating of 3.6 out of 5. Employees also rated Direct Energy 3.7 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 3.2 for Growth Opportunities and 3.3 for support you get.
What is the highest paying job at Direct Energy?
According to our data, the highest paying job at Direct Energy is a Director of Marketing at $150,000 annually. Browse Direct Energy Salaries by Job Profile.
What is the lowest paying job at Direct Energy?
According to our data, the lowest paying job at Direct Energy is a Sales Agent at $18,000 annually. Browse Direct Energy Salaries by Job Profile.
What are the pros and cons of working at Direct Energy?
According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Direct Energy to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.
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