“Challenging and Rewarding”

Pros:  “IXL is a great place to work. I look forward to getting up and going into work every weekday. The product analysts come from many different disciplines, which can result in…”

Cons:  “Schedules can get tight, which can make it hard for everyone on the development team. Nothing to the point where we're pulling all-nighters or anything, but we've…” – Full Review

“They know enterprise”

Pros:  “Despite the IT geekiness of VM products as a whole, I've met some really good people who cares for the company and each other as individuals. At VMware, senior mgmt tries…”

Cons:  “Still a very large company mentality , hard to move fast and implement change.” – Full Review

“Analysis of Apple”

Pros:  “I enjoyed working at Apple since there was purpose (a Unix-driven OS with a great front-end GUI, consolidated Sony-like "family" of product-line, a strong leader (Steve…”

Cons:  “The negatives for Cupertino are many. It is part of a largish valley that has bad air, immense traffic, horrid housing and rental costs, and a cultural milieu…” – Full Review

“Analysis of Apple”

Pros:  “I enjoyed working at Apple since there was purpose (a Unix-driven OS with a great front-end GUI, consolidated Sony-like "family" of product-line, a strong leader (Steve…”

Cons:  “The negatives for Cupertino are many. It is part of a largish valley that has bad air, immense traffic, horrid housing and rental costs, and a cultural milieu…” – Full Review

“had a bad work life balance”

Pros:  “get some experience in market research. in especially industry”

Cons:  “cannot balance well between work and life.” – Full Review

“Pretty boring, but not unpleasant”

Pros:  “Everyone here is really nice, and they do a good job making sure everything is pleasant. But it is a very sterile environment.”

Cons:  “I don't think there's too many negative things. You get to take lunch breaks and walk around the beautiful San Francisco area.” – Full Review

“Akamai is a great place to work”

Pros:  “This review pertains to my experience in engineering working with folks in Cambridge, MA and San Mateo, CA. Akamai is a great place to work for engineers who are…”

Cons:  “There will always be things to complain about. No company is perfect.” – Full Review

“Fun and creative culture with great people”

Pros:  “creative, talented staff, surprisingly ego-less for this industry. Collegial and supportive environment”

Cons:  “pretty flat organization, which is great for getting responsibility but may limit career advancement.” – Full Review