Easy to overlook bad stuff - Anonymous employee F5 Employee Review

2.0
8 July 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work-life balance Decent benefits - includes 3 weeks vacation/sick in first year Views from offices

Cons

Favoritism abounds - not based on performance For a technology company poor access for employees to be able to use the latest technology International operates completely separately

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Decent Views Decent Benefits Stock Options and 401k matching ORCA and pandaride Thirsty Thursday

Cons

Lower than standard industry pay Corporate culture weeds out those who don't toe the line Weak management with little to no mentorship High turnover, downsizing regularly No direction or accountability within or across teams No advancement opportunity / only senior positions ever available

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