Intel

Good to above average pay. Great benefits.

Sabbaticals every 4 years (1 month) and 7 years (2 months).

Great people who are experts in the semiconductor field, some of the best in the industry.

Unrealistic goals. A lack of respect for people exists, which differs at different locations. The rank and rating process is unfair and needs to be revised. Really take a look at how many people are working 60-80 hours a week and sacrificing their family life just to stay afloat at work due to unrealistic workloads.

Hire the right people when it comes time to diversify the company and build new product lines. Sometimes Intel believes they can produce new products using current business experience from the inside. Where has that produced great results? Maybe some were wins, but most were failures to compete with other more established manufacturing companies.

In some locations, such as R&D, start over from the beginning. People should be treated with respect and not be forced to work inhumane hours, which goes totally against the company's value of "Work Life Balance."