Working at SolarCity in San Mateo, CA: 4 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Mateo, CA Area

"I've worked for SolarCity since August 2014 as a PV Designer. I'm responsible for drafting for PV installation on residences using internal software - designed explicitly to enable me to draw faster. I haven't enjoyed how I have to compete against my peers for work - it doesn't foster a good team environment. I also don't enjoy doing assembly-line like work every single day."

"I was really excited to get the job. I was looking forward to develop a great relationship with the workplace environment and teammates. I would always give my best to get the job done on time, even if it meant working extra hours for no extra pay. But the management style was horrible and undesirable. The manager would make unreasonable demands like calling me unprofessional in front of the entire team for not attending a meeting I haven't received any notification to. The junior positions get blamed for the manager's mistakes. They don't provide proper training and would expect the new employee to know everything about the company's database and applications without providing proper exposure. Not allowed to answer any important calls during work hours, which is completely cruel. Suppressed of freedom of speech. You'll be expected to have no opinion or views of your own. Poor dispute resolution skills in management. Chances are you could get laid off for nonsense reasons that do not make any sense. Although, I looked forward to giving the best I can and putting great effort in learning more from the company, the whole experience seemed pretty awful. It's a very hostile work environment."

"I have worked for SolarCity since 2010. It is a good company with a lot of talents. I've learned a lot about the industry and the company!"

"I loved working there."

What do you like about working at SolarCity?

"Mentoring and supporting all the Commercial Project Managers and Consruction Managers. Contributing to the alternative energy space."

What don't you like about working at SolarCity?

"Lack of opportunity to advance. Skills set not per recognized."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Founders should step aside and hire professional managers. Be more sensitive to in-house talent."