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Good is the Enemy of Great

Principal Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Verizon for 20 years
February 28, 2014
Cary, North Carolina
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Competitive pay if you are willing to fight for it.

Interesting technology and deep pockets.

This company still embodies what was once among the greatest of American enterprises.

Cons

Nearly continuous layoffs while jobs are moved offshore. Poor management practices abound, such as employees writing their own reviews and no 360 evaluations. IT development is generally poorly executed. Workers are put in a box and strongly encouraged to stay in it, while simultaneously being told to "make a difference."

Advice to Management

Encourage less talking and more doing.

Make sure the marketing people can express requirements to development.

Let the employees do their job.

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