Nokia

Flexible work hours, fixed salary. You'll learn the difference between coding and product development. If you are lucky, then you can work with interesting projects and really good people. After a few years, you can be quite autonomous.

Some projects are boring, with the same day and the same things to do. Other projects can be chaotic and politics-driven. Good luck finding the one you like.

Some line managers are not doing what they expect from engineers; they are not doing what they are paid for.

Project management: Stop being hectic and emotional. Keep thinking in the long term.

Line management: Forget other responsibilities and take care of the people. Transparent and strict measures are required amongst the management team.