Sun Microsystems Reviews in Austin, TX Area

Current Employee – been working at Sun Microsystems

Pros – Name recognition, work life balance, technologically challenging, diverse technology, time to pursue own goals and research projects, very supportive of new ideas and innovation.

Cons – Rudderless/clueless upper management, self-motivation is the key.

Advice to Senior Management – Get your act together.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Sun Microsystems

Pros – Family friendly. Co-workers are smart and great to work with. A very stimulating environment in all the technical areas. Everyone was very helpful with each others projects.

Cons – The senior management had evolved to a point of being extremely detached from the work force. Many things that they shared at all-hands meetings didn't make sense. No one could understand if they were really that far from reality or if they just didn't care what came from their mouths.

Advice to Senior Management – Too late now.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Sun Microsystems

Pros – There are smart employees, lots of support for tech professionals from management.
Good benefits, strong growth opportunities, commitment to educating employees.

Cons – Business strategy is sometimes difficult to buy into.
Direction of company can change quickly.
Adaptation to new market conditions is sometimes slow.

Advice to Senior Management – Focus on growing into new, high margin areas. Apply the wealth of talent available based on what is most likely to grow the company long term.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Sun Microsystems

Pros – Sun pays well. The organizations rearrange at least yearly - support quick action!

Cons – Sun is often mired in politics. Communication is poor. Internal competition is common.

Advice to Senior Management – Realize the value add and force it to return on the investment.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Sun Microsystems

Pros – Innovation, Great People, Opportunity to Create and Contribute

Cons – Lack of communication, daily tasks are more difficult than necessary

Advice to Senior Management – Communicate better and drive the overall strategy in all aspects of the company. Make strategic decisions per product line, and do not paint such broad strokes.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend