Is it what you make of it? - Anonymous employee F5 Employee Review

2.0
20 Dec 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits package Good technology platform - strong market position relative to competition Positive cash flow, strong cash position, and good margins Still in growth mode Opportunity to work on unique business and technical challenges

Cons

Focus on margins - manager approvals for travel itinerary, bunk-up at events Focus on stock price - look how much the company invests in buybacks Moving from meritocracy to kakistocracy Lake Wobegon Effect

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

Lower than standard industry pay Corporate culture weeds out those who don't toe the line Weak management with little to no mentorship High turnover, downsizing regularly No direction or accountability within or across teams No advancement opportunity / only senior positions ever available

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