OK place to work for a bridge job but don't try to make long term. - Individual Contributor Ciena Employee Review

3.0
Oct 4, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great healthcare but at a cost. Work from home 3 days per week for most.

Cons

Very little advancement opportunity for most flat org structure. Bring in VPs from other companies every few years and they change things including laying off dedicated employees and not to mention older employees. Outsource jobs to Mexico and India frequently. Only 3% 401k match below standard.

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