Overall, not bad - Anonymous employee Ciena Employee Review

4.0
Jun 8, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule Some VERY smart people work here - learn a lot Everyone does strive to resolve issues and lots of laughter on most conference calls

Cons

Long hour days Too many meetings and "cooks in the kitchen" at times Struggle with the tight budgets given to build products Too many acquisitions and opinions on how to do things Forward progress is frustrating to achieve, nothing happens fast 95% communication via email

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