Pros
- You get to work with some talented folks - The 'misery loves company' adage fosters camaraderie amongst employees - 'The biggest benefit at Dish is opportunity': This is actually true, and a company of Dish's size provides the ability to move to a variety of different areas within the same organization. However, not a great endorsement of the actual health benefits that are well below average.
Cons
- HR constantly harps on improving culture, yet doesn't listen to employee feedback on how to do so. The opinion surveys on company policies aren't to implement change, but rather to inform HR of the biggest objections so they can continue to provide lip service without any real improvement. - Draconian workplace rules ruin any pros at this company. HR consistently harps on improving culture while nothing meaningful changes. - Example: Badging into the office at 8:59am is perfectly acceptable, but badging in at 9:00am and you are on the naughty report that prevents merit increases and career advancement. Depending on your role and manager, it doesn't matter if your car breaks down, you have sick children, etc. Be in by 9am or you pay the price. You are treated as a number here. - While Charlie's severely outdated employment practices are the biggest issue that trickle down to all areas of business, the most 'senior' (in tenure only) employees keep the Orwellian leadership style alive and well.
