Great vision and goals, lacking on structure and logistics - IT Specialist Indigo Employee Review

3.0
Apr 3, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

The work Indigo is doing is really one-of-a-kind and quite inspirational. They have very wholesome goals and ideas and hopefully they can get to a point of success where those ideas are actively and consistently making a positive impact on the world. I felt nearly every employee was there because they wanted to be apart of something good and thus, most employees themselves, were really positive, great people to be around. There is no doubt that Indigo is full of talented, driven people.

Cons

While Indigo has a great mission, they let that mission rule everything. They were spreading themselves way too thin as they started project after project, rather than focusing on one idea and making that a profitable business in itself. As the company was growing they were hiring like crazy and then found themselves with no cash. This resulted in a large amount of lay-offs because the company had never established a real structure and organization that functioned together as a whole. My personal experience with the IT team was not great either. I found management had very weak communication skills and often times information did not get relayed through the directors, but rather through users coming to support staff with a new problem. That seemed backwards to me. Management also spoke of values like putting your health first, being open and honest, and providing opportunity for growth to various roles. I was really attracted to Indigo because of these values, but in practice, they were not upheld. Taking any sick days or time off was looked down upon. If you were sick, you were expected to be at work. Movement within the department seemed minimal and managers were not advocating for you, but rather pleasing their superior in any way possible. Overall, I was disappointed with the environment within the IT department and was planning on leaving, but ended up being laid off first.

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5.0
Apr 7, 2026
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Pros

Work 3 days a week, good team work, fast paced so the 12 hour shift flies by and you get to work to the top of your scope

Cons

Sickness grace isn’t the best

3.0
Jan 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent base salaries. Due to the company's structure and goal shifting, you get experience in a lot of different aspects of the company. Past non-negotiable goal milestones, there is some flexibility, you have the opportunity and freedom to make the job your own. Good work-life balance, and commendable company goals around sustainable ag etc. made working here stand out.

Cons

Raises and bonuses not given for several years due to company not reaching unattainable goals. Lots of turnaround from constant layoffs. During my time there, I had a new manager about every year. No clear goals, and when they are clear they constantly shift. It is hard to grow salary wise within the company, especially when money is tight. You will be able to get more responsibilities and learn new skills, but don't expect your pay to reflect this. Lots of financial mismanagement within the company causing current R&D funding and operations to be barely present.

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