I have a interview for an environmental DS position with the Climate Corporation (formerly Monsanto). I’ve only ever heard that name referred to negatively. Wondering what people think about them now. I want to believe what I’d be doing would help the environment, but wouldn’t be surprised if my work would end up screwing over farmers or something. YOE: 2 TC: 80k Potential TC: ~120k #monsanto #tech #interview #evil #environment #climate #google #apple #microsoft #bayer #greentech
Monsanto isnt bad. Just like GS they are doing gods work
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This company is widely misunderstood. Their negative image is people who don’t understand GMOs or what they do for us. Basically Monsanto was the leader in genetically modifying foods, and people needed a boogeyman to blame for cancer and various other health issues. The truth is, our population globally is over 8 billion, and natural farming couldn’t sustain the sheer demand for foods. We had to genetically modify fruits and vegetables for higher yields and to grow in different climates so we could continue to feed people. If you’re anti-GMO, you’re pro-famine. I used to be super anti-GMO until I sat down and did a lot of reading on it, and it all made sense. Hope this makes you feel better.
My biologist friend hates them and seems to be in the know, so that's the opinion I trust.
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I’ve worked at climate corp. They sell subscription service which collects farming data from farmers and then guides them with various tasks during the entire corn, soya season to increase their farm yield. Overall I loved the product and it was growing (but terrible pay). Since Monsanto owns them (and now Bayer owns Monsanto) their farming data was starting to be used for pushing seeds and fertilizers to these farmers.
“How do we increase yields” - poor farmers “Monsanto-licensed seeds, ofc 😎” - Monsanto and also Zendesk I guess 😅😂
Some of their business practices aren't great and got very sensationalized. I'd be honestly surprised though if they were really worse than what other big companies do. Other than that, most retarded mouthbreathers hate GMO, and this is the company that creates GMO, so obviously it's the evil bogeyman.
Price-fixing doesn’t help farmers.
It’s shit show
If you have to ask whether a company is bad... Don't sell your soul for that relatively low TC.
“Low TC” oooof right through my heart 😭😭😭
You’re making great money for your experience don’t worry