WD reviews

The integration of WD and SanDisk combined with a strong culture of politics means there are constant layoffs, particularly for "legacy" WD people. (This is the experience of a WD employee, so it may be different if you're working for SanDisk.) But either way, it's now an environment where getting things done as quickly and as cheaply as possible are what's valued. Being creative or forward-thinking is discouraged, as is professional development. Our group, for example, is not authorized to attend conferences unless they're local and free. Even the tools (such as computer programs and equipment) we need to do our jobs are being severely pared back.

Massive layoff after recent company reorganization, morale is dropping due to lay off and falling TAM, base salary on the low side comparing to other high-tech companies, management team constantly change directions.