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Values money over ethics

Product Development Engineer II
Former Employee
Worked at AMD for 2 years
December 29, 2021
Austin, Texas
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  1. Smart and friendly coworkers
  2. Ambitious environment
  3. Wages aren't too far below the standard
  4. Vacation days exist
Cons
  1. Great work-life balance... if you live to work, hate your family, and have no hobbies.
  2. Managers are on your side... if you are willing to serve as their internal politics meat shield.
  3. You can look forward to consistent raises and promotions... a year or two after you make yourself deserving of them.
  4. The company gives everyone year-round "recharge days"... taken out of your regular vacation time.

Oh yeah, basically everyone there is White or Asian/Indian. I think I've seen at most one or two token Black or LGBTQ+ people in the entire office, and they don't really stay around for long. So much for diversity and inclusion.

Advice to Management

You clearly believe that your employees' livelihoods are necessary sacrifices in your mission to overtake Intel.

It seems to be paying off, so good for you?

Just be honest about it – it's no secret to anyone.

"We care about being better than Intel more than we care about our employees, our customers, or anyone/thing for that matter." That's AMD's new mission statement.

Everyone can see it.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
1.0

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