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Good company to work with, career growth wise. Watch out

Application Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at JPMorgan Chase for less than 1 year
September 16, 2008
Tampa, Kansas
4.0
RecommendsApproves of CEO
Pros

Company has a great benefits package, matching up to 5% on 401K and offering 4 weeks of vacation. The pay is okay.

It allows a little flexibility in work hours and to take care of personal needs once in a while. There is good response on any non-work issues with HR or whatever the group is. Workwise, it is good (say 65%). If your immediate manager is good and understanding, you are fortunate.

Cons

I've seen instances where managers just care about work and pushing you for deliverables, and in the end, the entire credit goes to the manager. The main contributing team member is ignored and not even appreciated.

The company expects the use of personal cell phones for attending non-business hour calls. Things need to change with respect to middle to senior management.

Known contacts and friends from outside companies seem to occupy management positions. More diversified and real talented people should be given opportunities for management/tech lead positions.

Long working hours are expected (mandatory) to be seen as an active team member. Career growth to step up is a hard and time-taking event for "Exceed" rated employees.

Advice to Management

Plan a feedback/performance tracking that is anonymous and take the feedback seriously to change the org chart structure appropriately. Employees contributing to the success of projects are to be awarded in more ways to retain them. More managers (PMP certified) manage than actual team members. Please be considerate in approving/providing employee training, certification, and education programs that benefit both the company and the employee.

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