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      DISH

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      DISH reviews

      2.7

      31% would recommend to a friend

      (7,815 total reviews)
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      Charlie Ergen

      22% approve of CEO

      25% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      DISH has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 7,815 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The DISH employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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      8K reviews
      1.0
      May 16, 2026

      Poor leadership throughout the company

      Communications
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Some talented and creative people within the department, and the work itself had potential to be exciting and meaningful.

      Cons

      A major issue was leadership structure within certain departments. It often felt like departments were being managed by people who lacked direct experience or understanding of the work they were overseeing. This created disconnects in communication, unrealistic expectations, and decision-making that did not always support the actual team needs. Over time, it became frustrating working in an environment where creativity and specialized skillsets did not always feel understood or properly valued by leadership.

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      DISH Response
      1mo
      It is wonderful to hear that you had the opportunity to collaborate with talented and creative colleagues, and that you found the work itself to be meaningful and full of potential. Having dedicated team members who bring passion to their roles is something we deeply value. We take your concerns regarding departmental leadership structure and management experience seriously. Ensuring our leaders possess a strong understanding of specialized skillsets and can communicate effectively with their teams is vital to fostering an environment where innovation can thrive. We appreciate you taking the time to share this constructive insight as we continually evaluate our leadership practices and work toward building a more supportive workplace.
      3.0
      May 15, 2026

      Very meh

      Noc technician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good middle management and compensation. Lots of opportunities to learn from plenty of smart people.

      Cons

      Disclaimer -This is all water cooler hearsay and opinion. During the two years I was there the bill came due on being penny wise and dollar dumb over the years. A great example is Sling. Dish beat basically everyone to market but Netflix with streaming and was the first platform to offer live TV via stream (which YouTube TV still uses as a selling point). What happened? Dish paid the original engineers to build it and then balked at paying them to document and maintain it. Same deal with the cyber security team. After years of expecting security engineers to do exceptional work shorthanded for middling compensation eventually they had none. It was all put on the security manager, who had a heart attack after repeatedly requesting support. He understandably did not return. Not much later one of the core systems was ransomed, and the company fell out of the fortune 500. Despite being in the middle of dealing with the consequences of those decisions leadership was doing it all again with the mobile network build out.

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      DISH Response
      1mo
      Hearing that you found value in our middle management and compensation, as well as the chance to learn from the talented individuals on our teams, is encouraging. We appreciate you recognizing those aspects of your time with us. On the other hand, the historical context and concerns you shared regarding executive decision-making, infrastructure maintenance, and resource allocation are deeply concerning. Maintaining a stable, secure, and well-supported environment for our workforce is of the utmost importance, and we take feedback regarding employee well-being and operational decisions seriously. We are continually working to strengthen our operations and better support our teams across all business units. Because this review references a sensitive medical situation alongside organizational challenges, we would welcome the opportunity to hear more about your perspective. Please consider reaching out to our team directly at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can learn more.
      4.0
      May 15, 2026

      Growth opportunities available, but strict in-office rules

      Ops analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I worked at DISH for about 5 years - it was an adventure with a lot of growth opportunities.

      Cons

      There were some strict in-office requirements when I was there.

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      DISH Response
      1mo
      It is wonderful to hear that your five years with us were filled with growth opportunities and felt like an adventure. Fostering an environment where team members can advance and expand their skills is very important to us. We acknowledge your comments regarding our in-office presence policy, as we continually balance our operational requirements with the needs of our workforce. We sincerely appreciate you sharing this balanced perspective on your time at the company and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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