Nokia reviews

While Nokia did make a concerted effort to offer competitive salaries for the past few years, for many years (especially when they were they dominated the global cell-phone market) they paid considerably less than industry standard. There was a bit of ego in the compensation policies, and I often felt an unstated code of "you're lucky you get to work for Nokia, if you want to get paid more go somewhere else...". The fact is however, it was true. I stayed there for the MANY other benefits (financial, professional and academic), and eventually my salary was above industry norm.

Cutting salaries and benefits - Lays off its best people and then rehires them at a lower salary - They don't increase pay when relocating, only reduce it - Promised benefits are nearly impossible to get approved, and then usually come in less than promised Lack of career progression opportunities - Company does not punish failure or reward success. Some people work 24/7 and still have to fight for recognition. - Many people are lifers who've been with the company for 20 years in the same role and expect the same for everyone else - Raises with promotions or increased responsibilities are few and very small if at all Culture going in the wrong direction - People are becoming more impersonal and disconnected with remote work - Decisions that appear detrimental are made without explanation - Poor work life balance. As the company continues to lay off people more work is thrown onto the people that remain. - Upper management is very political. They do not answer questions directly or provide any clear direction.