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Good Opportunities, Low Pay

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for less than 1 year
June 19, 2008
San Jose, California
3.0
Approves of CEO
Pros

Telecommunications interest, lots of opportunities. Big company, so lots of business units if you don't fit well in just one. Communication from the top is transparent. The workplace is well managed. There is respect for work, though it could be better. The future looks good as the world's dependency on the internet grows.

Cons

Not a great salary, stocks are stuck for the long term. One or other excuse for cutting bonuses, raises, etc. There is no guaranteed annual raise. Cisco is always trying to cut corners so they don't have to pay the rank and file well. So compensation-wise, it's just average.

Advice to Management

pay well

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