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Our mission is simple — always do the right thing. Whether for customers, visitors, fellow employees, or business partners, our goal is always to exceed expectations and conduct ourselves with integrity, honesty, and respect for others. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 342

TOTAL RATINGS: 9188

CEO: Mike Clem

Joining Sweetwater - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sweetwater is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Sweetwater employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	50%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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 Sweetwater are rated an A+. At Sweetwater most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 33% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Sweetwater.

Answer	Percent
Every week	47%
Once a month	30%
Once a quarter	10%
Once a year	9%
Never	4%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

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! 67% of employees at Sweetwater said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Sweetwater employees earn $113,500. Sweetwater ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in Fort Wayne, IN. Learn More about Salaries at Sweetwater.

Average Salaries at Sweetwater by Department

$114k

Engineering

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Sweetwater, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Sweetwater the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Sweetwater, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	34%
Co-Workers	33%
Comfort & Familiarity	33%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

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

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	40%
45 minutes	40%
30 minutes	20%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	20%
Once a month	40%
Once a quarter	20%
Never	20%

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

Professional Development

Sweetwater ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in Fort Wayne, IN. 85% of employees feel as though Sweetwater is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 65% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Sweetwater.

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

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

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