Typical India based services company - good fit only for certain people - Manager - Projects Cognizant Employee Review

2.0
Feb 14, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good processes and policies in place - though they are not implemented consistently. Salary is fully dependent on how much are currently making and able to negotiate. Below average benefits in US. If you are single and / or don't care about work life balance - you may enjoy your job.

Cons

Just like any other large india based services provider (Wipro, Infy etc...), CTS experience fully depends on which department and manager(s) you work for. Work environment is extremely political and unprofessional. For me it was a frustrating experience after the first few months on the job. Most managers are incompetent, unqualified and out there to enrich themselves at your expense. Appraisals, awards and promotions are decided without regard to merit. Ground level people are mostly an enthusiastic and bright bunch - but after a few years with the company they get brainwashed and forget how rest of the technology world works. Old timers hate it when younger brighter folks come in with higher salaries and job titles - and they make your life miserable. In one line - if you are ambitious, smart, talented at what you do and have the capability - you will find yourself working for a better organization.

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Cons

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Pros

Cognizant can be a great place to work at. You have to be self-motivated and driven. You won't often be given a script on how to do your job well. But if you are willing to search for new opportunities, you will find success.

Cons

Just like many other tech companies, layoffs are happening all the time. This often brings many projects to a complete halt. Management never communicates when someone is laid off. And when they are laid off, they often never back fill positions, leaving existing team members working the equivalent of three jobs at once. Most teams there are skeleton crews, ensuring that they cannot reach their full potential.

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