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Good Pay, Lacking Diversity

Software Engineer III
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for less than 1 year
August 19, 2011
San Jose, California
3.0
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Pros

Big company with many opportunities. Very flexible work schedule. Good package.

Cons

Not much diversity, too many people coming from the same country.

Too many people with the same (old) mindset.

Not much willingness to experiment with new things.

Many people are laid back.

Many people are not committed to their work.

Many and many talents have recently left the company.

Management professionality is not always high.

Advice to Management

Be fair and open to employees. Don't be afraid of hurting somebody else's feelings by giving promotions or increases to those who have really worked and done well. Please, please try to understand the difference between those who only talk and kiss up, and those who honestly and silently do their jobs without stopping by the manager's office 10 times a day.

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