Dynamic and growing company slowed by internal bickering and politics - Lead Engineer, P&T Ciena Employee Review

4.0
Jun 29, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very knowledgeable professionals Suitably equipped facilities Work/life balance - just be honest and do your job Opportunities to learn Benefits are very reasonable Pay is above market but not overly generous

Cons

Middle management is either not empowered or is constantly embroiled in meaningless unproductive politics ... or both Career advancement comes by favor or outside recruitment not usually hard work, dedication and proven results ... so ambitious and talented stalwarts leave Many of the managers have not been trained and do poor to fair jobs managing effectively

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5.0
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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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