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Apple is a great place if you are a FTE

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Apple for 1 year
May 19, 2021
San Francisco, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Nice technology, nice hardware, some good teams and good people in some areas.

Cons

Obviously, every team and role is different. In my experience, the contractor role was abused. Others took credit for your work. You can't access needed systems, which slows your work down compared to an FTE. Contractors are treated as second-class citizens, like a caste system. Compensation is okay, but the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) is much less than an FTE. It's likely a short-term opportunity. There are some creeps in the organization. All depends on the team and management.

Advice to Management

Stop hiring under contracts. Realize technology enables remote work and stops the inefficient waste and dangerous situations that commuting in overpopulated areas causes. Finally, how is isolating your employees to regions creating a diverse and inclusive workforce?

Additional Ratings

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

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