Use to be a lot more fun - Accounting and Finance Ciena Employee Review

3.0
Jul 11, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

work life balance work from home company allows for good accomodation for travelers decent pay

Cons

massive changes due to aquisition market forces not necessarily in favor of the company lot of compitition no longer have the big cash cusion that sustained the company through rough times bonus payouts are spotty at best raises have been slim in last 3 years

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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Cons

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