Benefits are Great management is terrible - Engineering Technician Lam Research Employee Review

3.0
30 Apr 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Great medical and dental benefits. Employee stock purchase plan. Great place to work if your not trying to advance your career

Cons

The company over the last 5 to 6 years has lost their way. Quality and standards are lower then before. No more RSU's as part of their employment benefits. Management is terrible and does not recognize workers good or bad. Solid to work at for a steady 2 to 3% raise year over year

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Pros

Opportunities to support global activities

Cons

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