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Not a good place for a software engineer

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Boeing for 20 years
November 2, 2016
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Flexible hours, but that also depends on your manager.

Cons

If your project is ending and your functional manager can't find you a new one, you're toast.

So, you're constantly worried about being laid off from one project to the next.

Management would have an attitude of "you're lucky you still have a job".

There's virtually no chance for promotion, despite how hard you try to work, except for a few who know how to play ball with managers and become their "pets".

It used to be great 10 years ago when they still had pensions and free medical.

Now, everything is cut to the bone.

I just feel so sorry for the new grads and the interns.

They must be thinking they've landed the best jobs.

Wait till the honeymoon is over.

Advice to Management

I've got news for you: there's no shortage of software engineers like me. I'm so glad I quit.

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