Doesn't know what it wants to be when it grows up - Director NRG Energy Employee Review

1.0
5 Sept 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation is above average and most non senior leader co-workers are a joy to wrk with. Some people are allowed to work from home but it's not a standard rule. YieldCo formation was a good stroke of luck.

Cons

Work environment is hectic Pace of work is completely unsustainable Turnover is rampant Clueless Leadership knows not what it wants to be or sets a clear path for where they want to go. Employees are confused en masse Startup mentality doesn't fit the organization which has grown WAY too fast. Stock price has taken a beating from $40 last year to about $17 today.

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5.0
3 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The advantages working at NRG were that they have a 401K plan (on which they offer a match), HSA, health insurance plans, and a decent time off period. Leadership listens to the employees and always promote team mentality, cross training and, cross collaboration.

Cons

It really is a good company to work for and in hindsight, should have just stayed there.

3.0
2 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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