KLA

KLA-Tencor still has some interesting work. The managers at the mid level are good. Most of the individual contributors are excellent. For the phase the company is in the compensation is not bad.

Not really a downside but those that were here a decade ago would not recognize the company. This is a company in transition from growth to sustaining. That's okay but we just need to admit. Cost is king. Sometimes time to market takes a back seat to cost. The pay is average. It's difficult to hire good engineers because of that.

I would reduce the offshoring. It doesn't really save money and is demoralizing. Communicate more. Please stop using slogans. It used to be that we just put our shoulders to the stone and worked because we all had common goals. Now we're working toward what? 2010? What about 2015? 2020? The bonus plan makes little sense, it is not tied to concrete results. Once a company starts hiring consultants to help establish its direction that's a sign that our leadership is unable to guide us properly.