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Tech Great, People Awful

Engineering Technician
Former Employee
Worked at Intel for 20 years
July 15, 2016
Hillsboro, Oregon
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Work with the latest technology. Work in a safe environment. Work with smart people.

Cons

It's best to have as high a degree as possible before working here.

It's not easy to be promoted after joining.

There's a lack of opportunities for advancement unless you're an engineer.

You'll work with people who have egos and many who don't have good social skills.

You'll work with a lot of foreigners who can't speak clear English.

There's too much emphasis on diversity.

Managers don't have time to be managers most of the time.

There are too many meetings.

There's an atmosphere of fear from layoffs.

A bad manager can ruin your career.

Advice to Management

Fix all the cons above. Focus on upward mobility. Hire fewer H1B visas. De-emphasize diversity and RCGs. Keep older people and don't force them to retire early. Promote from within. Focus on training.

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