Lot of freedom but a manager driven company - Senior Software Engineer Nokia Employee Review

3.0
20 Aug 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is a lot of freedom given to the employees, and there is not too much pressure put on them. Most of the projects are split across the globe. So the interaction with global community is pleasing.

Cons

It is a manager-driven company. Most employees are mediocre. Compensation and benefits are very low compared to market. Due to this attrition is high.

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Cons

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Pros

Decent starting salary, good benefits, generous PTO

Cons

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