employment driven by stock price - Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II Robert Half Employee Review

1.0
9 May 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some of my coworkers were up to date with the latest software technologiess and industry standard SDLC practices.

Cons

Multiple people, including senior leadership, referenced the stock price as an indicator of employment. When the stock price falls, people get laid off and vice versa. Sure macro events absolutely impact businesses, but employees and business models should not be short term resources. If a business model is sound it will weather through ups and downs. Layoffs will happen sure, but telling an impacted employee "I'm sure you've seen the stock price" in an exit interview is, IMO, indicative of poor hiring and planning

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Robert Half Response
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Pros

Flexibility and overtime is paid.

Cons

No paid time off at all on contract

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Robert Half Response
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1.0
30 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not much to say here, unfortunately.

Cons

In the technology practice, the unwillingness to adapt to a rapidly changing market can no longer be ignored. Too many decisions continue to be justified by the mindset of "this is the way we've always done things," even when those approaches are becoming less effective or counter-productive. While competitors evolve their business models, recruiting strategies, and client engagement practices, continues to be reluctant to challenge long-standing processes and assumptions. The impact of this resistance to change is becoming increasingly visible in the market. Clients and candidates have more options than ever before, and perceptions of the organization are being shaped by experiences that no longer align with current expectations. Without a willingness to listen to feedback and embrace new approaches, there is a real risk of causing lasting damage to the company's reputation, employee retention, and long-term competitiveness.

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