Avoid working here: Management and HR are thick as thieves - Senior Software Developer CME Group Employee Review

2.0
Oct 31, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pretty good benefits package Work-life balance ok Decent office

Cons

CME really stands for the Chicago Meeting Exchange No idea how some people are in the senior positions they are in. Seems if there is no-one else for the job you get promoted. Told to shut up for being outspoken. No desire to improve things or hear about what's not working. Very top heavy in management. Some management was spineless at the time I was there and afraid of London management. HR process is a ruse. London and belfast management control HR, and can gang up against you that its farcical, your voice is unheard and you will be treated unfairly. Sadly decisions are made before they can be actively resolved.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

- Limited skill growth capability (tools are severely locked down, etc) - Work life balance can be shaky sometimes since systems fail after 5pm, weekend, etc. - Documentation is terribly organized. - Not enough focus on engineering culture. Overall probably not the best place to stick around if you like exploring new skills, building from the ground up, taking ownership etc.

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