its good and bad, but not getting any better - Senior Engineer GTS Ciena Employee Review

3.0
Nov 7, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The Ciena can do attitude, just get the job done. Good benefits and pay. Good people and a commitment to training and learning

Cons

Bureaucracy introduced since the Nortel deal is breathtaking- no wonder Nortel went bust ! Middle management are mostly Nortel and its hard to workout who took over who. A huge change in the way customers are supported - an arrogant like it or lump it approach. Metrics a big focus, but CSAT & ESAT pretty much ignored.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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