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Great company to work for... if you are in a low-cost region

Engineering Technician
Current Employee
Has worked at Applied Materials for 20 years
October 13, 2012
Santa Clara, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Great mobility within; internal job transfers are a great way to succeed. Benefits are still better than usual, although some have been pared significantly over the last decade. A great chance to see some of the most interesting technology.

Cons

Lack of ethics, now more than ever focused on money rather than honesty. No job security whatsoever; lay-offs and benefit paring are very common and happen routinely. Routinely paring American workers and replacing them with low-cost regional workers.

Advice to Management

Hire fewer managers and rediscover the benefits of partnering with your employees rather than treating them like numbers. Your people are your best asset.

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