Fun but nowhere to go... - Anonymous employee Red Hat Employee Review

2.0
May 28, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working Environment: fun, fast-paced, opportunity to travel Free food on most days somewhere in the office Great office space

Cons

Low salary. Had to leave because it just wan't competitive enough. Promotions are based on who you are friends with-- not merit based. People in leadership never move-- and often have no idea what they are doing.

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