Cisco

I worked here for 4 years and quit to progress my career.

1. Work-life balance is great.
2. A lot of the people are really fun, and there's definitely a lot of help if you need it.
3. [The company is] Really open to learning and continuing your learning.

Oh man, after 4 years, you definitely start seeing the cracks:

1. Open discrimination against men is pretty tolerated here. I.E., opportunities and events only women can attend and sign up for.
2. You're underpaid from day 1. Don't expect that to change; the next year's new grads will come in at a higher pay than you.
3. Career progression doesn't happen too often. You'll definitely get the work, but never the monetary or career recognition.
4. Some pretty toxic LGBTQ+ people. I.E., I was told it was "good that I was discriminated against because I'm not a minority."

I get progressive culture and support it, but how it's being pushed is really toxic. Inclusiveness means EVERYONE, not just people who you deem have been discriminated against.

Look into rewarding employees and progressing their careers for their work (not just a dinner every once in a while).