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Very difficult to have a family as well as work at Epic. You have to choose one of them or lose both!

Software Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at Epic Systems for less than 1 year
December 17, 2010
1.0
Doesn't RecommendDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Good insurance coverage
  • No dress code
  • Good cafeteria, with cheap and good food!
Cons

Most of the development is done in VB6 and cache. Both technologies are considered prehistoric elsewhere.

There will be no such thing as life; there will be enough work to keep you busy all the time. Fear of getting negative feedback from your team lead will motivate you to work over the weekends.

You will not be able to spend time with your family, even during holidays, without having to bother about work.

Go-live is mandatory. You will end up standing 8-12 hours in the clinic. You are expected to work even on those days; don't ask me how... you have 24 hours in a day!!

The company doesn't prefer or recruit experienced people; they know that people with prior experience cannot stand their terrible work culture.

There is too much micromanagement in the company.

Work from home is an option you can use only during weekends or holidays.

No appreciation for your hard work; negative criticism is all you can expect from your Team Lead.

Advice to Management

You cannot fool your employees for a long time by comparing to companies like Google, Microsoft. You are far, far away from becoming anything similar.

Consider taking an anonymous survey on how satisfied the current employees are; you will understand why so many people crib here.

Treat your employees like assets and not disposable resources.

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