Pros: Good work-life balance, good work if you get a good team, and good people in that team. But know some people who manage to survive by just being loudmouths and networking, and not doing actual work.

Cons: No transparency, too much politics, ego-driven managers, uncountable reorganizations, no scope for growth. Hard work doesn't promote you; impressing the manager/management does. None of the company's values apply to the work culture. It's just a company filled with a bunch of old people waiting for their retirement, making important decisions.

Pros: I worked on some interesting problems from a programming perspective, and I enjoyed it. I liked all the people I worked with and met there. The work/life balance was good. I stayed late sometimes if I was working on something that I was focused on, but I never felt pressured to stay. There was a gym on campus, two cafeterias with lunch and breakfast if you wanted to pay, as well as free drinks all the time and sometimes free fruit. There were team "Great Place to Work" days, where we would do something fun. This happened once a quarter. We went to the river once and to a rock climbing gym another time. There was also ice cream once every month or so, to celebrate people's birthdays.

Cons: Folsom is an alright place to live, I guess, but it isn't really where I want to be right now. I'm also not really a fan of the cubicles, but they aren't terrible. Overall, I enjoyed working there. The location is the biggest problem for me. I would definitely work for Intel in the future if it was at a different location.

Pros: Good stocks, health insurance, and paid PTL.

Cons: Work-life balance, heavy management chain.