First Wind is a wind energy company focused on the development, ownership and operation of wind farms. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 3

TOTAL RATINGS: 102

CEO: Jim Douglas

Joining First Wind - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at First Wind are rated a D-. At First Wind most employees said they received feedback once a year or every week. Learn More about your managers at First Wind.

Answer	Percent
Every week	33%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	34%
Never	33%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, First Wind employees earn $98,438. Learn More about Salaries at First Wind.

Average Salaries at First Wind by Department

$121k*

Engineering

$139k*

Product

$84k*

Design

$184k*

Marketing

$76k*

Operations

$58k*

Admin

$100k*

Business Dev

$61k*

Finance

$62k*

Customer Support

$93k*

$98k*

$282k*

Legal

$252k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined First Wind, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	50%
Once a week	50%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

First Wind ranks in the Bottom 35% of companies for professional development in Boston. 50% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at First Wind.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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