Unprofessional, poorly managed. Avoid if not technically inclined... - Senior Consultant ThruPoint Employee Review

1.0
26 Apr 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

None, unless you have deep technical telecommunications skills. If you do, you may make a decent living here. Benefits are nominal, more on the low end, but nominal. The health plan, albeit expensive, is quite good. At least you get $30 back for your cell phone and you get to work in pretty nice places. Other than that, there's nothing good about working for Thrupoint.

Cons

Everything. This company is poorly organized, unprofessional and downright bad to work for. They claim that to have a methodology, a 'special sauce' that makes them a top competitor in the telecommunications space. But they have nothing other than past glories to hang on to. The consultants are not very professional and the work is poorly designed and managed. Scope creep is a daily occurrence. This is a company by and for engineers; work that is non-technical (and non-telecommunications) is just not performed right. And if you're not technical, you're treated as a second rate employee. This company has no discernible leadership; it is more of a fiefdom comprised of multiple chiefs vying for work and funding. Very similar to the telecommunications industry it serves. It seems that you're basically working on your own even for internal matters. Internal company support (i.e., HR, IT) is at best disinterested; at worst incompetent. You have to make a lot of noise to get someone's attention.

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5.0
3 Apr 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Diverse environment, great people, benefits and work life balance

Cons

Unfortunately business merged with another company

4.0
2 Mar 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fast paced atmosphere with a take no prisoners attitude throughout. The company has an amazing customer base. The type of projects gives you exposure and experience to projects you would never have the ability to work on otherwise. The changes in the company over the last year and a half have been great, like all the new and highly experienced management team additions have helped a lot. Also, the new product strategy is great. I just wish there were more opportunities for us legacy to transition over to it faster.

Cons

Look at my Pros... Its a double edge sword. This is not a company for the weak of heart. You need to prove yourself every day. If you are looking for a relaxing job, this is not for you. They are very competitive, so be prepared for long hours and being asked to commit to the success of the company. They reward those who perform and the ones that do not do not hang around long. You are responsible for your own success at Thrupoint. Do not expect one atta-boy to get you anyplace. You need to show you are a consistent at bat hitter. Repeated success on projects gets you the promotions.

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