Ciena Employee Reviews about "work life balance"
Updated Dec 4, 2021
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"Management provide good work/life balance" (in 226 reviews)
"Amazing cafeteria and work environment as well as friendly people" (in 102 reviews)
"Work life balance can be scarce" (in 42 reviews)
"Little to nonexistent career development" (in 17 reviews)
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Reviews about "work life balance"
Return to all Reviews- Former Intern, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
The work-life balance is good, ample exposure, Learning Environment, Teamwork, Ownership
Cons
I could not find it during my term.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
good work life balance. nice team
Cons
compensation below par. no stock options
- Current Employee★★★★★
Good management and company makes an effort to provide work-life balance
RecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Work Life Balance Market compensation Focused and professional management
Cons
Low number of growth opportunities
- Current Contractor, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
Work life balance and flexibility is great
Cons
Hiring a ton of contractors and not FT hires
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
forward thinking, progressive, cares about employees
Cons
resources stretched thin, overworked, work-life balance
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
very diverse and accommodating. Room for growth
Cons
Work life balance can be scarce
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- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Work life balance is great.
Cons
Nothing that I can think of.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Good responsibilities to individuals. Good work life balance. Flexible PTOs.
Cons
Very less employee benefits. Slow career growth.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Great benefits and unlimited vacation.
Cons
Work/Life balance can be difficult.
Ciena Response
Ciena
Thank you for this very positive feedback. It's great to read what you have to say. Thanks for the support! We understand Work/life balance can be challenging and we encourage employees to take more time off to regroup and refresh.
- Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
Work life balance. Good work culture.
Cons
Average pay. Not so good RSUs. Can't seem to attract good talent. Some good middle level managers and quite a few not so good.
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Ciena
Thank you for taking the time to let us know your experiences with us at Ciena. Although you had positive experiences we like to also acknowledge the Cons as well. We take each and every review seriously and are committed to providing our employees with a fantastic workplace and your feedback will help make this possible. Please feel free to contact us further at cienafeedback@ciena.com .
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