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Sputtering, but still a great place to work

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Yahoo for less than 1 year
August 26, 2010
Sunnyvale, California
4.0
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Pros

Great benefits package, fun atmosphere (even if it feels a bit forced at times), flexible management, and relatively open for a company its size. There are plenty of opportunities to suggest ideas to upper management and to be recognized.

Cons

The direction of the company has not been clear. Several leadership groups came and went while I was with the company, and all sounded roughly the same, though all claimed to have a much clearer vision. Carol, as an individual, has made an impact on the organization, but it's not clear that she can turn it all around. There is a culture of playing-it-safe that needs to be uprooted.

Advice to Management

Keep trimming, keep investing in the things that the company is successful at and where there is growth to be had.

Don't be afraid to admit a bad bet and cut your losses.

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