Not pleased - Backend Developer Cognizant Employee Review

2.0
14 Sept 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Getting to know some nice colleagues

Cons

Unorganized daily schedule, hazy personal growth goals, too much work time, as anything not billable to a client is considered outside of working hours and yet there are company related tasks

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Cognizant Response
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Hi! We thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working at Netcentric. We'd like to encourage you to talk to your Local Talent Manager or your PSL if you encounter any blockers or limitations when it comes to your job and we are certain that a solution will be found.

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