Intense - Manager Genentech Employee Review

3.0
Apr 1, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

90% of my co-workers were the most brilliant, hard working people I've worked with in my entire career. There was a learning frenzy when we put our minds towards accomplishing something and we became unstoppable! Additionally I've seen a level of determination in some employees that I've never witnessed again. A famous quote from my time at GNE was, "There is no plan B."

Cons

Politics. If the wrong person feels threatened by you then good luck getting that next promotion. Just like the how people give working on a campaign 110%, some people give 110% into playing politics. I've seen a few brilliant people have their careers stymied at GNE because of this unfortunately.

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Cons

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Pros

The work is meaningful and overall the company vision aligns with my goals

Cons

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