Back when I started here 15 years ago, I would’ve said this was a great place to work. Now, I’d tell anyone to avoid it at all costs. You’re just a number in the system, no matter how hard you work, it’ll never be enough. Work-life balance doesn’t exist, and disrespect is just part of the culture. And the pay and benefits have been getting progressively worse. Save yourself the frustration.
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When the "old guard*" began to retire in the 1970s and 1980s, their highly ethical values went home with them only to be replaced by employees with values not as pure. Over time, personal ethics continued to dilute. Today these values are defined mostly by greed, selfishness, and extreme focus on self, although company mottos and platitudes will state otherwise.
- The old guard were employees who lived their early formative years during the Great Depression and then volunteered to serve their country during the sacrificial and perilous times of WW2.
It's not just this company - it's the of things everywhere.
I'd blame fluoridated water, but I'm not stupid.
It's pure greed at the higher levels, and psychopathy at the lower levels, I've said to my child.
Before prayers.
What’s with all the young g-ns they bring in from outside or move up from obscurity? No pre-requisites for skills in the areas they are assigned to. The only credentials appears to be their “connections”.
I will leave eventually 900 plus days left till freedom. I will have no regrets leaving this he-l hole.
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I remember 25 years ago. I had lots of good co workers that got along and did not f over each other. I was able to do the technical work I loved and excelled. We use to build and innovate all kinds of things at urc back in the day. All it took was an idea and we were allowed to build and test it. It was a fun place back then. We only had three rank buckets and you could not drop to the bottom in one year then. We worked for the groups we were in along with the scientist and engineers. I was not manged by some young supervisor that knows nothing of the work we do. It has changed for the worst and is intolerable. There are lots of hungry snakes and sharks now waiting to ki-l to move up.
Yes, completely changed environment. It was good when the deal was no expense spared, high pay and excellent uplifts and components for international assignments in exchange for putting the Company first in your life's ups and downs. Ranking was what it was, but, EVERYONE was taken care of. It was a great deal to take and we had a blast and learned much. Today's oppressive, dour environment really su-ks in comparison.
The ranking creates a divide and an unhealthy competitive environment. As hard as some managers and HR try there is no way to keep subjectivity out of the process. The longer you are there the harder/easier it gets, depending on your ranking percentile.
It used to be a good place, but career progression is very limited for most. And only given to a handful few who haven't demonstrated anything exceptional besides the fact that someone likes them. Sad but true.
I'm really sorry to hear that your experience has changed so much over the years. It's tough when a place that once felt like a great fit no longer does. At the same time, I’ve found that each person’s experience can vary a lot depending on role, location, and leadership. While there are definitely areas for improvement, I’m hopeful that with the right conversations and accountability, positive change is still possible. For anyone considering opportunities here, I’d encourage doing your research, asking thoughtful questions during interviews, and connecting with current employees to get a full picture. Wishing you the best wherever your path leads next.