Good payment. High pressure. Bad management. - Software Engineer TSMC Employee Review

3.0
Sep 17, 2020
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Pros

Good payment compare to other companies in Taiwan

Cons

High pressure: 24 hour oncall, production line, review culture Bad management: hard to apply for overtime pay, military-style management

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Pros

Stability despite layoffs across the semiconductor industry

Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Good compensation Guaranteed Job security

Cons

Safety isn't prioritized Training is non-existent Skills acquired on job are not applicable elsewhere in industry

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