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Stressful, Insecure, Little Growth

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for 6 years
October 14, 2016
San Jose, California
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Good healthcare
  • Onsite gym
  • Some genuine H1B visa individuals
  • Allows working from home
  • The campus is big
  • Clean spaces available
Cons
  • Poor job security (layoffs are frequent)
  • Very stressful culture
  • Little room to grow
  • Lots of politics
  • Raises are rare
  • Bonuses are not great
  • Working over 40 hours is expected with no overtime, or you will surely be laid off.
  • Culture is competitive
  • Demotivating
  • No innovation
Advice to Management

Care for your employees; don't just use them for your personal agenda.

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