I learned through trial by fire - Full Stack Engineer Manulife Employee Review

3.0
Mar 6, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The pay is alright, and there is a good sense of camaraderie. If I want to work from home (assuming I have no in-person meetings) then I'm able to.

Cons

The tech people don't have a budget, so we're at the mercy of the business people and management. In the eyes of management I'm a number, not a person, and I struggle to understand the impact my work has on the company.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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