Started out great then fizzled to extremely disappointing - Director of Engineering Rolls-Royce Employee Review

2.0
Feb 27, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good compensation for younger employees Well defined work and technical environment Great ability to move around in the company Good potential for international travel, if you like that kind of stuff

Cons

Have decided to "global grade" the entire company which has resulted in significant benefit reductions for mid level senior engineers. Usually associated with multiple level demotions, loss of merit increases, and loss of executive bonus. Also, relocation of company to smaller facility downtown. Senior engineers now being given 3'X4 work area instead of previous office work environment. Do I need to explain what "hot-desking" is?

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Cons

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Working with great people makes such a difference day to day – it's good to hear that's been a real part of your experience. We hear you on internal progression – career growth can feel different for everyone, and we know we've still got work to do to make development paths clearer. Feedback like yours really helps us move in the right direction.
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Friendly and relaxed working environment

Cons

Low salary, Government style bureaucracy

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