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Used to be great!

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at NetApp for 20 years
November 29, 2016
Wichita, Kansas
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

The people you work with will be your best asset. Working in the Midwest, the people become like family and really care about each other. I can speak for other geos. Pay is good and benefits are great.

Cons

Leadership has no appreciation for talent. Teams are pitted against each other.

The "culture" is constantly talked about, but at the end of the day, leadership will sell their own grandparent for shareholders. Take note: they are no less slimy and elitist than any other publicly traded company; they just like to talk about the "culture" because they feel it keeps employees distracted from what is really going on.

Layoffs are a constant and very real fear.

Advice to Management

Recognize talent. Admit that ONtap is so far behind the market and is out of touch. Learn how to successfully integrate new acquisitions. Finally, admit the culture and great place to work is just smoke and mirrors to distract from the layoffs.

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