Pros
-Lots to learn in the medical devices industry. -Everything is in-house so it's a good learning experience, but having everything in So.Cal leads to employees not getting paid enough. -Colleagues usually are nice and helpful. -Cafe food is subsidized for employees. -Lots of sports opportunities for employees who want to engage.
Cons
-Below median pay, probably the worst pay in the area for the industry. -Upper Management is not transparent at all. Only an illusion of "open-door policy" -The company-wide slow movement is a pain to deal with, especially when you consider that a majority of the work is not innovation or design but just writing documents. -Redundant, repetitive feedback from middle management just slows things down massively. -Absolutely no training or onboarding for newer people. Everyone is of the opinion that its better to waste time doing something wrong multiple times and receiving feedback instead of having resources set up to teach newer people everything necessary to do a good job the very first time. -Middle management finds scapegoats to mess with and teach everyone a lesson in terms of establishing power over a group. -The company is still in the stone age, everything is done on paper. Another example is that there are only desktops and no laptops for a majority of the workforce. No flexible work hours, or work from home. -The 401K match might as well have not existed, it's laughable at effectively 1%. Sick days are average and paid vacations are average. -No recognition for achievements or hard work, but quick to criticize mistakes. -Senior Management is filled with family, not even subtle about the nepotism. -Large attrition rate, which is self-explanatory after having worked here for the below-average pay and lack of direction.
