Apr 26, 2018
NETGEAR reviews about "management"
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101 reviews
5.0
Apr 18, 2018
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Pros
1 year later and I still feel so lucky to work here! The Senior Marketing Management & Executive leadership team supports me and constantly pushes me to grow. My goals and the goals of my teammates are clear, and we are encouraged to help each other and teach each other along the way. Opportunities feel endless here, there is always something new and exciting to work on around the corner. Working here is down right amazing and I’m grateful to be a part of the NETGEAR family.
Cons
There is a lot of variety of work at NETGEAR which can make things exciting.
2.0
Jan 12, 2018
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Pros
The company is doing quite well financially, especially after security camera Arlo was introduced. The company invests in technology and new product development. There are new products to be launched in the near future. Company outlook is pretty good. If you join the right business and the right team, you can have career path for the long term. But on the other side, if you join the wrong team, you will suck. There are some small perks, such as summer gift, company parties, free lunch at least once a quarter.
Cons
Company culture is horrible. Lay-off happens every once a while. The sales strategy changes all the time. They always hire people to test if the new model works, and are very inpatient. If the new model doesn't work for a few months, they lay off all the people just hired. Severance package is pathetic. They minimize the severance package to allow the management team to freely lay off people at minimal cost. Company makes poor decisions, but innocent employees pay for it. I've seen many good people let go, later, the management team realized the mistake, and then hired less experienced people to fill the positions. It's been sad and horrible. Very unprofessional managers. Most of the managers only care about the employees who are willing to establish personal (beyond professional) relationships with them or who come from the same ethnic groups. That's why if you are a Chinese in Supply Chain, or Indian in IT, or Irish in Finance, or if you go to lunch individually with your boss every day, or carpool with your boss every day, you will be more likely to succeed.
2.0
Jul 26, 2018
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Pros
Free beverage Bagel/fruit fridays Free medical/dental/vision insurance
Cons
Absolutely NO work/life balance Runs very lean Poor management communication Low pay compared to competitors
5.0
Jul 20, 2018
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Excellent Management, medical, vacation and sick time.
Cons
Nothing that i can think of.
1.0
May 10, 2018
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Pros
great coworkers. Hard working folks.
Cons
toxic management environment. Micro management style. No work life balance
5.0
May 15, 2018
Great People, Marketing Success Built on Innovation, Happy to be at NETGEAR
Current employee, more than 3 years
San Jose, CA
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Pros
I’ve worked at several big named companies in the Bay Area and am pleased to have found a long term stay at NETGEAR. Politics? None. Working outside of my comfort zone? Yup. Learning everyday through challenges, mistakes, and successes? You bet! It amazes me at how passionate the management and Executive teams are (especially in Marketing, IT, and Product Management) – they thrive in fast-paced and extremely competitive environments. I’ve never worked at a company where the Marketing leadership team actually works HARDER than I do, and I’m a pretty diligent worker – always been the hardest worker at other companies. Especially in Marketing, this pushes everyone to be on their A+ game at all times. I have to admit, sometimes it does get stressful and at times I am outside of my comfort zone, but isn’t that the point of work? Work should be fun, exciting, yet challenging and crazy! It keeps things fresh! Keeps me learning! If you’re looking for a place to grow in your career, work in a fast-paced environment, and work with/for people who actually care about you and their work, then NETGEAR is the place for you. The diversity of the teams create an environment where everyone's voice is heard regardless of experience level, upbringing, etc. Nothing is sugar coated, nothing is given, but for me, that’s awesome and why I look forward to growing my career at NETGEAR. I’ve learned more these past few years at NETGEAR than I have in my 13+ year career.
Cons
NETGEAR is not a one-size fits all work environment. The Executive team challenges each individual to succeed and to some that is uncomfortable and maybe frightening. Every employee contributes to the success of NETGEAR, which could be nerve-wracking that your work could actually impact the stock price, but the management team is there to help as long as you’re communicative. Do not get me wrong, it does get stressful and it is a challenging place to work, but that’s because NETGEAR is in the market to compete. Their success has been built on innovation – heck they may have invented the word innovate – and for those who struggle with how to bring that level of work to their day-to-day, it may be dificult. But, my advice is to be communicative with your management team before you get too stressed, so they can help pave the right path. This has worked out for me – constant communication and openness from the beginning clears the air.
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