Pros
Probably the only benefit I have received while working at Cree is the fact that they pay for my gym membership. I know that is something minimal, but I can't think of another positive reason for working there. I have however, met a handful of great colleagues as well.
Cons
You're overworked and under appreciated to the extreme. You're forced to take on tasks that aren't even in your department. Then when reviews come around you get no credit because now people are expected to go above and beyond their designated job just to be told you "meet expectations" Loyal employees are easily let go or choose to leave because of the reactive mindset of the company. There is no consistency with upper management. You are constantly told contradictory information. No one knows what's going on. If you try to reach out for guidance, there is none to be found. HR has been completely useless in helping employees in any capacity. The turnover rate in every department is so high that everyone is in a perpetual training mode. Due to this, the products that come out are poor quality at times because the company apparently values quantity over quality. I mean, working hard is not a bad thing if you're actually doing it for something you can be proud of. That's not the case here.