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Gonçalo Quadros
55 Ratings
Pros
"Great people, huge range of projects to work on and the best work environment" (in 20 reviews)
"Very flexible work schedule, allowing to work from home" (in 6 reviews)
Cons
"Low salaries compared to other similar companies" (in 5 reviews)
"Some egos in the senior management area are really though to deal and not only it affects the employees but also the company as a whole" (in 2 reviews)
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"Flat, Flexible and Fun"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Critical Software full-time
Pros
CSW has a very open and friendly atmosphere, they promote a relaxed and flexible atmosphere and try their best to align company needs with personal goals.
The company is small in the UK so there is the opportunity to try different roles and find a niche.Cons
Limited formal training opportunities.
Advice to Management
Embrace employees willingness to learn and hold formal and frequent training.
Critical Software 2019-02-28 05:50 PST![Critical Software Logo]()
"Good intentions poorly executed"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Critical Software full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Nice colleagues, Oporto office is right next to the metro station, outsourcing / nearshoring to large international companies.
Cons
Salary below market average, you may have to work abroad for an indeterminate amount of time, penny-pinching at the employee expense, lack of vision / experience from inbread managers
Advice to Management
Growth is a process, not an objective
Critical Software 2019-02-16 12:01 PST![Critical Software Logo]()
"Senior Technical Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Critical Software full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
It is a school of engineering where people learn a lot in any role.
Cons
Mostly services oriented company not so much on the product side.
Critical Software 2018-12-20 00:38 PST![Critical Software Logo]()
"Great Place to work"
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Approves of CEOI worked at Critical Software full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
- Strong culture
- Company cares about people and communityCons
- Career development opportunities not available to all
Critical Software 2018-12-18 04:43 PST![Critical Software Logo]()
"Proud to say "I work at Critical""
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Awesome work environment. Challenging projects with opportunities for professional growth. Special mention to direct management for encouraging autonomy, project ownership and career development.
Cons
Having the company spread across multiple locations can sometimes be a challenge to communication - there should be more corporate events promoting cross-site interactions.
Advice to Management
Critical Software’s ecosystem is the perfect balance between humanity and business ambition, where a flexible and informal environment does not undermine quality and professionalism. Massive respect for the achievements to date and for what the company represents. Keep dreaming big :)
Critical Software 2018-10-16 11:03 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Don't pay what wee deserve"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOPros
The projects, the engineer's, the ceo, the location and the office
Cons
Salary and project managers. Lack of care about people
Advice to Management
If you want the best you have to pay according to it.
Critical Software 2018-11-19 14:17 PST![Critical Software Logo]()
"Come and meet us :)"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Critical Software full-time (More than a year)
Pros
The best workplace where I have worked until today. At all levels.
Cons
Nothing to say: everything has gone well.
Critical Software 2018-09-19 12:30 PDT![Critical Software Logo]()
"The best company to grow, learn and life the ingeneering."
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Critical Software full-time
Pros
Learning continues. Excellent work environment. Challenging and motivating projects. Highly skilled professionals. Excellent career advancement opportunities.
Cons
There is no disadvantage of working here.
Critical Software 2018-08-24 01:48 PDT![Critical Software Logo]()
"A true Great Place To Work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Critical Software full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Honest, good and a great place to work.
I've had a couple of work experiences in my life and i had yet to find a truly good employer up until now.
Working with Critical has been a eye opening experience and the opportunity of a life time.
It's amazing how working for a company that really values you and looks to you not as an asset, but as true counterpart could be so fulfilling. You are working together "with the company", as opposed to "for the company".
You really feel empowered with the work autonomy they give you as well as the ability to regulate your work schedule and the way you work.
And, no matter the workload you have, you are never over burned and it's easy to balance your work with your life.
I recommend Critical to anyone that wants to feel valued and if the opportunity arises, don’t let it go by you.Cons
Nothing relevant to point out.
Critical Software 2018-08-24 09:08 PDT![Critical Software Logo]()
"The worst job experience in my life"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Critical Software full-time
Pros
None, I can't even start working.
Cons
The HR department is absolutely incompetent, I have never seen something like this before. They have no idea about the job regulations in Portugal, they either don't know which must a person do for be able for start working in Portugal. I spent a month without working because they were convinced about a person needs the Portuguese National Insurance Number for start working legaly, what it's not true at all. You can start working as soon as you request that number. They sent me to the social security office to making all the stuff related to the NIN by myself, when I can't even speak Portugese, and they knew that. I explain what was happening to a manager and he just told me that "Critical does not provide that kind of help to new starters". Just INCREDIBLE.
Advice to Management
Stop hiring absolutely incompetent HR people.
Critical Software 2018-08-22 06:12 PDT
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