Q&A With Essai, Inc. Employees
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How employees describe working at Essai, Inc.
Leadership only take care of their 'friends'. It's unfortunate as there is so much potential in a lot of the employees.
Review from Engineering Dept
This is the worst company to work for. Do not ruin your life.
Absent CEO. DOES NOT CARE AT ALL about employees, unless they are his buddy.
Listen to employees and pay them fairly.
There are or at least were some good people there. Many have now left. The rot starts from the top down.
Q&A With Essai, Inc. Employees
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What are your coworkers at Essai, Inc. like?
95% are not qualify and very lazy.
What do people at Essai, Inc. think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Honestly I believe values think are very low. Interact more with someone who isn't apart of the upper management. Be open and hear your real employees feedback.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Essai, Inc.?
Remove Application Engineering department and move them under Mechanical Engineering department.
What part of Essai, Inc.'s business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Manufacturing is growing fast. Apps and manufacturing are having extreme difficulties delivering on-time.
What benefits does Essai, Inc. provide?
Free Healthcare after 180 days for individual. For family you have to fend for yourself.
What's the office vibe like at Essai, Inc.?
Very compartmentalize and low moral across the board.
What are you most excited about working at Essai, Inc.?
Having to fend for yourself which means learning a lot on your own.
How's the work life balance at Essai, Inc.?
None for those who work hard to cover for others. While others work 6 hours days.
How does Essai, Inc. make decisions around promotions?
One department does it well with honest system. The rest of the department is who you know.
How's the vacation policy at Essai, Inc.?
2 weeks accrual.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Essai, Inc.?
Easy and most people are on their mobile social media all day.
How do you feel about going to work at Essai, Inc. everyday?
Hopeless, stress, and panic attacks.
How's the feedback process at Essai, Inc.?
None so far.
What kind of people succeed at Essai, Inc.?
There are no traits who succeeds at Essai. You can be genius and succeed or you can play on your personal devices and surf internet all day and still succeed.
How secure do you feel at your job at Essai, Inc.?
100% secure.
What's the best part of your job at Essai, Inc.?
Flexible hours.
How do you feel about Essai, Inc.'s future?
Sad and very hopeless.
How's the work pace at Essai, Inc.?
Extremely fast and u-realistic. Doesn't meet 6Sigma design standard.
What unique perks and benefits does Essai, Inc. provide?
Flexible work time.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Essai, Inc.?
Nature of people as work culture.
How much diversity is there among employees at Essai, Inc.?
Plenty from all over the world.
What's the office layout like at Essai, Inc.?
Open cubicle style with little sunlight.
How long do the interviews usually take at Essai, Inc.?
Average is about 3 to 4 weeks.
How do I do well in an interview at Essai, Inc.?
Just be friendly and go with the interview flow.
How would you compare interviewing at Essai, Inc. to other places you've interviewed?
Extremely Easy...





