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5.0
Jan 8, 2015
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Pros

If you work for Autodesk, you will be well taken care of. The pay is good, the people you work with are fascinating, and the perks are many. Work/life balance depends on your manager, but overall, there seems to be an effort to help people balance their work for their own situation. Every four years, you are eligible for a six-week sabbatical. Besides that, you get Christmas Eve through New Years Day off so you can focus on spending times with your loved ones. Working during vacations, sabbaticals, and the week of rest is generally frowned upon. Work from home is allowed. One of the coolest things about working with Autodesk is that you are empowering the people who will change the world. That's really cool when you think about it.

Cons

Autodesk is huge, so it may take some time to find the information (or person) you are looking for. If you are self-motivated, you'll find what you are looking for. There are politics, sure, but if you have more than two people, you'll have politics. Some people check out once they walk in the office, which can be disheartening to see. This has a lot to do with their managers, and again, is part of human nature. That doesn't have to be your story.

2.0
Dec 19, 2014
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Pros

- Interesting, cool, 'do-good' domains - design, architecture, animation, fabrication, 3d printing. - Israeli office compensation and benefits above industry average. - Products make positive and constructive impact on the world. - Israeli office 'simple employees' usually nice, friendly and very devoted. There's weekly soccer, choir, and some employees even go travelling abroad together annually!

Cons

These cons relate to the Israeli branch only. - Israeli office lost its startup spirit and intimate family company-like feel due to poor management (and not due to organic growth). - It is not uncommon for promotions to be affected by nepotism and internal politics rather than merit - Little care for the personal growth and career progression of existing employees. - Managers often treat employees in a patronizing, antagonizing and unappreciative manner. - Poor management leads to cumbersome project progress, and project-related decisions are made based on internal politics rather than what's best for the project and the company. Cross-site projects are especially ineffective. - While a couple of years ago the products developed at the Israeli office were at the forefront of technology and company strategy, most of the current work is focused on MAINTENANCE, without innovating much. - Office location is difficult to access for employees residing outside central Tel Aviv.

4.0
Nov 25, 2014
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Pros

It's a great place to work for women, especially for a technology company. They do hire a lot of graduates from universities, but there are also opportunities for mid-career applicants. In the corporate office there is a kitchen, gym and dry cleaners. You can bring your dog to work. Compensation is higher than average. You receive a lengthy paid sabbatical after 5 years. The company closes from Christmas to New Years with pay.

Cons

As with most organizations, you are at the mercy of your direct supervisor. If you are unlucky enough to work for someone who advances themselves with political wrangling at the detriment of the employees that report to them, there isn't much transparency to save you from the manipulations and damage to your career path.

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