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Good Team, Wasted Spending

Lab Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for 20 years
May 28, 2013
San Jose, California
3.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Lots of work and friendly, energized people.

Compensation is fair. Team building is encouraged. Flexibility with work schedule is available in Engineering. Cross-functional teamwork is also encouraged.

Cons

Spending is high for lab equipment, and many times it is wasted.

Pressure to adhere to tight product release schedules creates anxiety.

Layoffs affect the morale of remaining employees.

Advice to Management

Get a better handle on internal budgets for the business units. Do a better job of tracking lab assets.

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