Startup feel with corporate benefits - Program Manager Red Hat Employee Review

5.0
Feb 22, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A few months in and here are my observations: Competitive salaries, great health benefits, generous PTO and "Recharge Days" to log off for mental health. As a remote employee, I still feel a sense of inclusion and camaraderie that employees care about each other. There is a great culture of willingness to help, but also be transparent and honest with feedback when asked. They maintain their own culture even after the IBM acquisition over one year ago. It feels like I'm working at a startup again but with all the added benefits of corporate life. It's a great balance for me.

Cons

In my role there can be meeting overload and burnout, but I'm not sure if that's a Red Hat con, or a COVID-related con.

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