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The Worst Job I've Ever Had - Software Engineer Nuance Employee Review

1.0
8 Feb 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Nothing except the joy of quitting and getting a good job at another company full of people who like their work.

Cons

Bad company culture with many miserable employees. Most of the good employees have quit, leaving a lot of inept people who don't care about their work. Total lack of respect for employees. The company is becoming more and more irrelevant as time goes on. Lack of professionalism. Department heads that bicker and fight during meetings. A terrible CEO (seriously, Google Paul Ricci). Ever declining stock price. Low pay. A culture of acquisition rather than innovation. Unethical business practices. Broken, over engineered software products. A commitment to outdated technology that is behind the times. No leadership or vision. Management responds to the need for change and innovation as if it is an attack or criticism of their not having built a company and set of products that will be perfect forever; they always seem to be in defense mode, even when someone simply makes a suggestion for a product improvement.

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Cons

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Pros

The company offers excellent training and a thorough onboarding process, helping new hires feel well-prepared and confident. The small, close-knit teams foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where you never feel lost in the crowd. Employees take pride in the innovative technology and software being developed, which is recognized as impactful within the industry. (Note: The company was acquired by Microsoft to bring potential for future growth.)

Cons

While the company excels in many areas, there’s limited upward mobility, especially in certain career paths, which can be frustrating for those seeking advancement. Additionally, feedback from employees often feels like it’s not taken seriously, which can lead to disengagement when trying to influence change or improve processes.

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