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Focus on the product; the employee is second

Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at TSMC for less than 1 year
August 22, 2014
San Jose, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Much potential to learn new technologies. Large, financially stable company. Decent benefits, average compensation package. Colleagues are very smart and hard working.

Cons

Micromanagement and excessive reporting are common. The hours are long and unlawful. Some management and HR do not tell you the whole truth; false promises and half-truths are common. There is strict access to phones, email, and websites. Continuous threats of termination and loss of annual bonus for infractions are made. Taiwan-influenced work culture.

Advice to Management

Improve work-life balance and drop the politics. Some people just want to do good work for the company.

Start listening to employees and treat them like people, not labor.

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