My worst career mistake - Anonymous employee Red Hat Employee Review

1.0
Aug 4, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Brand name company - looks good on your resume; nice corporate office and amenities, especially for younger employees; free parking; training opportunities

Cons

Inexperienced managers of people; not always strategic in their actions; not open to new ideas; caste system from a structure standpoint

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Cons

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