You're useful until you aren't - Research Associate Indigo Employee Review

3.0
Aug 22, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Everyone for the most part is truly dedicated to the work that Indigo touts as its mission statement. You are guaranteed to be around some of the most intelligent, hard-working folks around.

Cons

Indigo's goals were what drew me to the company, but whether it succeeds in its goals has become an increasingly unanswerable question. Although they promote transparency and consumer-lead operations, they are ultimately a startup beholden to profitability and investor's greed. While at Indigo, I experienced increasing opaqueness and lofty, near-impossible goals from upper-management, leading to decreased morale, increased stress/workloads, and confusion on the direction the company was actually taking. I truly believe in the de-commodification of big ag and the need for large-scale ag revolutions, but Indigo has proven to me that they are not the way forward. I was cut loose without any warning as the company rapidly shifted gears; if you wish to work at Indigo, be wary of their ever-changing company goals and disposability culture. You may be treated well at first, but depending on your usefulness, you may find that treatment changes over time.

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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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