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Cool Tech, Toxic Politics

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 2 years
July 24, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Interesting technology, nice colleagues. Unremarkable.

Cons

Glacial processes, VERY political environment.

Five managers in a year.

I was called the wrong name twice in my exit interview.

Advice to Management

Stop politicking and start supporting your engineers.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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