Verizon

Warren is a good location in NJ.

It offers an easy commute.

It has a decent facility, including a cafeteria and a parking garage.

People (non-management) are great to work with.

The workforce is young and energetic.

Projects are decent (a Java shop and mobile development).

Verizon Wireless is doing fairly well as a company, so there are no layoffs.

Required to work 10-hour days, minimum.

Verizon, in general, pays on the low side.

Management is incompetent and has no clue how to run projects.

The answer to every problem with every project: Work more hours.

No space at the facility. Some people are without cubes.

Too many contractors, more of them than employees.

High turnover in contractors. No knowledge retention.

Management does not understand the meaning of work/life balance. There is no such thing.

When hiring managers, look outside for fresh ideas.

Do not only promote from within.

By doing that, things will never change and it will continue to be a sweatshop environment.