Smart people, good values, but too much hierarchy and a lot of work
Smart people, good values, but too much hierarchy and a lot of work
Lot of smart people willing to collaborate. Projects move at a fast pace. Decisions are usually fast, unless it is across divisions. Top management is strategic, open, and has no known scandals. Many top people are also easy to approach. Lots of perks and some fun activities (if you have time to participate).
There's a lot of hierarchy – too many directors, senior directors, etc. The company was earlier engineer-heavy, but now it's management-heavy. This limits internal growth tremendously.
Also, unless some top management likes you, there is little scope for advancement.
Work/life balance is only on paper. Some projects have insane work schedules, and email floods your inbox, with you expected to respond "ASAP".
We need more trust in employees and an active plan for work/life balance.
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