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Good secure place to work, but you won't get rich or grow your career

Engineering Manager
Current Employee
Has worked at Nokia for 20 years
October 11, 2013
San Diego, California
3.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

MSFT bought Smart Phones division. Even better stability.

Excellent work environment, with horizontal organization and good team attitude.

Vacation policy similar to Europe.

8% 401k matching.

Very international, diverse team, with many people from Asia and Europe.

OK pay.

Generally very competent engineers.

Cons

MSFT bought Smart PHones division. Do we all keep our jobs?

Big company processes.

San Diego office plays a minor role. Many tech teams are headed in FI or Bay Area.

Pay is average compared to other top employers in the area.

Shrink mode has caused limited career opportunities in San Diego.

Products struggle to gain market share.

The matrix organization provides mixed messages to employees and is confusing.

No offices. All cubes.

Advice to Management

Since we are going to Microsoft, and Balmer is leaving, who is management? ;-)

Need to get AT&T and VZW sales guys interested in selling your phones.

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