Great Products, not so great workplace - Software Engineering Manager Apple Employee Review

2.0
Dec 2, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Work on products everyone knows. Large corp benefits. Commute Alternatives throughout SF Bay Area.

Cons

You basically have to work in Cupertino. Reluctance for telecommuting options. You will work many more hours than what you are payed for 99% guaranteed. Minimal childcare benefits (e.g. no onsite daycare). Crammed office buildings - small offices are shared between 2-3 people, some people get make-shift desks in hallways and lounge areas.

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5.0
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Pros

I am inspired by the technical expertise I see at the leadership level. People are collaborative. And the work is really interesting.

Cons

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4.0
Aug 28, 2014
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Pros

We work with geniuses - in every department, We create innovative products that thrill our customers and create new product categories - who else can say that?

Cons

ZERO ZERO ZERO work/life balance. Execs have been saying for YEARS that they understand and will make it better. But in actuality, it gets worse every year! It is obviously top management LIP SERVICE because if they meant it, they could fix it tomorrow. They have hundreds of BILLIONS in the bank. If they REALLY cared about employee work/life balance, they could bring aboard the right number of folks to make that issue dissolve. Sick of hearing the lies. Just don't lie about wanting to fix it, when they clearly DON'T care

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