Pros
-Truly international exposure. I worked daily with colleagues across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, which broadened my perspective and network. -Strong product portfolio. Supporting Equinix’s interconnection and colocation services lets you stand behind offerings that customers genuinely value. -Smart peers at all levels. When the company hires from top-tier firms, you meet talented people and learn modern practices—at least initially.
Cons
Nepotism and favoritism overshadow merit. Recognition often hinges more on how well you “fit in” socially (or how many drinks you can handle at the annual sales summit) than on the results you deliver. -Risk-averse leadership. Executives who’ve spent decades rising internally sometimes derail months of work because they get cold feet or feel threatened by fresh ideas. -Micromanagement as self-preservation. Rather than empowering high performers, some leaders over-control projects to signal their own importance. -Empty promises to experienced hires. New talent from FAANGs is courted with talk of big impact, only to see initiatives scrapped or redirected when real change becomes uncomfortable. -Lack of diversity and unconscious bias. The workforce and leadership are relatively homogeneous; decisions that disproportionately affect employees of color often go unexamined, and bias awareness is minimal.