A slightly jaded view - Software Engineer III FactSet Employee Review

4.0
Aug 27, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Very relaxed atmosphere. Lots of talented people working here. Freedom to work on side projects when not busy.

Cons

Hard to distinguish yourself as being a good engineer. A lot of the day to day work is quite dull. Not very challenging most of the time. Typically promotions go to people when they have been here a certain amount of time or are more pushy about getting them, rather than going to those who deserve them more.

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Cons

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Pros

Work from home 3-4 days a weeks

Cons

Senior Management is Akin to a Sorority or Fraternity. They are treated exceptionally well and are shameless in their pursuits of recognition. Forced socialization - whether or not you participate in company events is part of your performance reviews. It's not enough to be a friendly, helpful coworker DEI Disgrace - millions and millions of dollars spent on making sure the wrong people are in the wrong job. But hey, they're the right ethnicity! Forced volunteering - another part of your annual review. They give you time off to volunteer at a company-sponsored event. But if you are the type who likes to just do your job, go home, and find life's satisfaction elsewhere, don't join Factset!

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