Fired abruptly during trial period - Software Designer Solita Employee Review

2.0
27 Oct 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice location of the Helsinki office. Development personnel mostly clued-in. Liberal and participatory atmosphere. Choice of hardware, software, and methods. Five-day extra vacation as a signing bonus.

Cons

Liberal attitudes within the company mean, in practice, that instead of screaming his head off at you, the boss will find a slightly different minor thing to complain about. In a nutshell, Solita doesn't represent a point on an axis between a nice, modern, and fun workplace, or a mean, old-fashioned, and angry workplace; but on one between passive-aggressive and military-style management. Therefore the choice is down to individual preference rather than one being a quality-of-life improvement in terms of work-related stress. Participation in topics relevant to the company and its employees (such as commenting on national alterations to employment law, proposals for future union negotiations, and/or wage transparency within the company) is encouraged. However, my experience suggests that views contrary to the employer's interest are sanctioned on a hidden three-strikes mechanism during the trial period. The five-day bonus vacation is only worth its weight in toilet paper if you're fired before it can be used, at earliest some six months after first day in my case.

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4.0
19 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Relaxed culture - sense of autonomy & impact on company - Quality over quantity - Modern tech and in the forefront when it comes to AI (not just talking about it)

Cons

Too small or unimportant to mention to be honest but ofcourse there's room for improvement in some areas but none that stick out.

4.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice and laid-back company culture.

Cons

Salary levels on lower end, sometimes difficult to level up your career. Many things depend heavily on what kind of project you are in.

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