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V3 Electric is a company that operates in a nearly cult like manner. 
They move you along the interview process as quick as possible, and hire seemingly anyone who can convince them that they're willing to do whatever the job requires. Once in, you're expected to relinquish most, if not all of your free time over to the job. They expect you to study, read, and work off the clock (on your free time, unpaid of course), and only pay an hourly wage for the first week of their "award winning training program". Afterwards, expect to be paid IF and only IF you get referrals, interested customers who follow through in the process, or actual deals. You can go weeks, even months without a paycheck.

 I experienced rampant unprofessional behavior, with it being commonplace to be blown off completely, be given absolute last minute details for the job on the day of work or, in some cases the night before, and later be told to "just get used" to such behavior. Both of my interviews started late, being told that they were busy doing other, seemingly more important work 

They seem to be proud of the fact that they regularly fire those who underperform, or struggle, and actively tell brand new hires that "there's no room for losers" on the team. The vast majority of "deals" are accomplished by a very small percentage of total sales people in the company. Job security is non-existent, and health and well being of sales representatives is an afterthought.

The absolute best part is that the main point selling point of the pitch is a lie. That flat, fixed rate customers are "locked into", when they're approved for their "no cost solar panels"? It actually goes up 1-2% annually. So this means that within five years they are back to paying the same if not more than they were originally. Solar panels are essentially useless without a battery, and unfortunately there's no batteries available until roughly September of 2021. Make no mistake, this a company that is in the business of saving customers money, but the way they go about is is deceitful and shady.

If approached by this company steer clear. There's better, more secure ways of making a living that don't require you to risk life and limb in harsh weather conditions to do it. 

Coming into this job I was really excited to start. The interview made it seem like there was this amazing opportunity to work with others to learn and grow. As well as make good money. They mentioned how much the company does for its sales reps. This was all a smoke screen to get you to move out to the area and start the job. On the first day there was little communication to where to even meet or what to wear. Shadowed a few people in day one but by day two was left to myself to figure it out. No training on how to use the multiple different platforms for data entries or anything. In my interview they said the perks were that the company reimbursed you for all your driving. Was driving three hours to get to territory and back. Roughly 200 miles a day when all said and done. This was a lie there is no reimbursement. Was taken on a few different blitz sales trips. Company covers for an Airbnb but never enough room. People are sleeping on the wood floor for a week to two weeks depending on the length of the blitz. Have never worked for a company that sends you on a work trip and puts you up in a house with 5 beds with 15 guys and thinks it is normal to sleep on the floor. At the end of the day V3 is greedy and doesn’t give a rats about its sales people. There is only a select few they care about but you will need to be making over a million dollars a year as a closer/ manager to get the respect that every employee deserves. The culture between the guys is about gloating about how much the top guys make in commission every week while everyone else feels like a peasant and worthless as they sleep on the hard floor. It was the best day when I left the company should have done it sooner. There is no training like they claim if there ever is it’s very short and others don’t give you the time needed for you to improve. If the job sounds too good to be true after the interview it probably is. At the end of the day they are scummy sales guys that pressure people into things on a door and do the same to get new people in to work. There is a monetary  gain for others to recruit so they will do what ever it takes to bring people onto the team. Save your time and find another job. 


Solar sales takes effort and time. If it was easy everyone would succeed but not all who try will. However anyone who is coachable, willing to work hard and is not easily discouraged can find some success here. For those willing to extend themselves beyond a typical success framework, there is no limit to what you can achieve here except those limits you impose upon yourself.

Do work here:

If you truly enjoy meeting new people face to face on a daily basis, come across as both likable and trustworthy, are coachable and willing to try new communication styles both verbal and non-verbal, and open-minded enough to receive constructive criticism from peers and managers as you absorb time-tested sales techniques that get results.

If you like the flexibility to set your own schedule, but willing to commit time and engage meaningfully in training activities that will make you better at your craft.

Want a ground floor opportunity in a dynamic company uniquely positioned in a rapidly growing industry changing the utility business one rooftop at a time.

Solar energy done right is the motto here. It's a unique value proposition that offers the consumer real choice and lower utility costs via a renewable energy alternative. Each successful installation helps us solidify our position as a renewable energy utility provider serving our installed customer base sustainably and profitably with fairer pricing, greater transparency, and better service than anyone else.

Don't work here:

If you want a salary job and a safety net and are resistant to change.

If you don't like outdoor work and walking on hot or cold days and sometimes in hilly terrain.

If cold calling and knocking on doors bothers you or you are easily discouraged or take rejection personally.

If you're looking for a quick buck and something easy to sell like toasters. You are building a pipeline and a customer base over a long sale cycle and it's hard but very rewarding work.  It's simply not for wusses.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It taught me how to be an aggressive salesman. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They pay very low compared to others, they demand 40hrs or more a week. However, you're 1099 classified self employed which by law a company can't demand a hourly schedule or force 5 day a week meetings under that kind of pay structure. They also add in all sorts of random adders thar devistate your commission. Even when you compensate for the adders in advance. They add new adders to reduce your commision. I left and found another company that is straight forward and pays almost triple for the exact same sale. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Depending who you work under it can be a good environment. However, I worked under Javier which threatened constantly to demote if certain hours weren't worked. He was a very stressful boss to work under. Hundreds of people quit due to him. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Goto office daily for a meeting in the morning around 8:30am and then stay out until sometimes 10pm at night depending appointments. If no appointments end of the day was around 8 to 9pm. Javier would demand thar kind of work schedule or threaten demotion of fire you.

 In the first few months, I found myself extremely overwhelmed. At some point, I got stuck “helping” the team by doing the grunt work no one else wanted to do. There’s a comment from May that someone else made that 100% describes how I felt about getting an “Office Assistant” job and ending up creating “Site Assessments” and “Proposals.” The term “Office Assistant” is a cheap way to get people to apply for a job. If you manage to survive, you won’t be paid any differently but you’ll get 10x the work. Also, the term “OA” will be used against you from the sales team whenever they get the chance. Mind you, Site Assessments are looking at imaging that a surveyor got and creating entire baselines for the project to electrically work. This involves becoming an electrician, roofing, and structural engineering guru. This job is great if you want the experience but don’t expect to be paid your worth. There’s wage caps on all positions and they’re likely a dollar or two more than you were hired as. If you are expecting admin work, you will be very disappointed. You’ll be treated as the lesser half of a sales rep that will never do wrong. Sales Reps get brand name merch while all “OAs” are lucky to get a 4 dollar tee shirt- I think that is a good starting point for the inequality this company is so blind to between the sales team and the office. 



My experience as an AutoCAD designer at this company was far from what I expected. I anticipated a comprehensive training program to learn the intricacies of designing solar systems, but instead, I was subjected to rushed and inadequate training, leaving me ill-equipped for the tasks at hand.

The work environment was toxic, with a management team that not only played favorites but also micro-managed every aspect of our workday, right down to the minute we walked in the door. There was no appreciation for the hard work put in; instead, I found myself constantly overlooked and undervalued.

The lack of professionalism was apparent in the weekly meetings where confidential matters were discussed alongside gossip about former employees. This not only breached confidentiality but also created a hostile and uncomfortable atmosphere.

I had hoped to join a company where I could grow and learn, but this experience shattered those expectations. While this job might be suitable for someone without experience, the disrespectful management makes it an unsuitable choice for anyone seeking a positive and supportive work environment. I strongly urge potential applicants to reconsider before accepting a position here.

They don't do solar any differently or better than any other installer, they just aggressively sell.

The company has a cult-like culture of how wonderful it is to work there while chronically underpaying the staff.

You are not given holidays if you do not work that specific day. Management is all top down no real feedback is taken into account.

They spend so much time on hiring because they have a revolving door of staff.

There have been issues with harassment and unprofessional behavior that have been ignored and pushed aside.

The annual holiday party is run more like a boring church function, you pay for your own drinks, and really boring and dumb games. I left as soon as I could every time.

I would only recommend if you are going to get some experience added to your resume, so you can then leverage that to find a better paying posting.

I did get some good work experience, but it was grueling frustrating experience at the same time. 

Upper management definitely has a Boomer mentality to the economic realities that their underpaid staff faces. They have given financial advice to the staff like, not spending a lot of money on a fancy car while they drive a Tesla.

Since I've been hired I worked partway up the ladder as far as positions go. And all ive noticed is that the management only seems to care about people up until you can’t impress them. I like to think i do great work and take pride in it but after the first few good experiences with me they kept giving me harder and harder jobs with more and more expectations till i got super burned out and then they wonder why people decide to quit or take other jobs. They only give small raises on promotion (sometimes not) and the pay is not competitive at all. I’d say most positions at V3 pay $3-$5/hr below the same positions at other similar companies. Usually 50-60 hour weeks which is good unless you have an actual life. They say they offer training but its garbage and then they expect you to know everything. I will give them the fact that they do hire on no experience for install positions, but everything after the basic training you just have to figure out. I here to get experience and hopefully take it somewhere that appreciates the work I do.
ps. Awesome snaks tho

I got the job as a site Surveyor after a friend of mine who worked at V3 suggested I apply. I have to say I am unlikely to ever find another company that is staffed by such supportive, friendly people. I have never been micromanaged, I have never been pressured into doing a job that I felt was unsafe, and I have never been scolded for being late or making an honest mistake. Everyone I work with at V3 is amazingly understanding and friendly. For example, when I feel unsafe on a customer's roof due to rain, my supervisor completely understands and doesn't question it. The office understands and I'm not pressured to get the job done against my wishes. I love that I am on my own throughout the day, working at my own pace, so long as I adhere to the schedule provided to me. Only downside is the low pay and the fact there is little to no room for advancement. No prior experience was needed to be hired for the position and training was provided, which was very nice.  Overall, working with V3 has been a great experience and I highly recommend working here if you are seeking employment within the Solar Industry.

"An Office Assistant is a professional who oversees clerical tasks, such as sorting and sending mail." At V3 they expect you to push proposals in different stages, make designs in editing software, answer rep calls, monitor multiple chat platforms, treat reps like gods, train you for 3 weeks and discipline you for anything after. They make the workplace fun when you aren't working. They divide and conquer. Newbies are pawns. Easily disposable. Continue to reward the same people. Expect everyone to answer everyones questions. Make you read odd books outside of work. And pay you the same amount as someone working the front desk greeting customers. They call you Proposal OA's to avoid saying Office Assistant so they can pay you bare minimum. It's just a con. They make so much profit and the top dogs share it all. I loved this job for 3 weeks, and can't stand it now. It really sucks that they couldn't be honest. If you apply for an OA position, expect to push deals and not have the responsibilities of an actual office assistant. Management will make you feel big, then very very small. 

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