Wasted time in terms of personal development - Software Engineer CERN Employee Review

1.0
Mar 9, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

not bad salary (if you don't compare with Switzerland) internation environment

Cons

people who has permanent contract many times are not willing to work anymore, a lot of public money wasted, times go slowly, there's not much motivation bureaucracy French speaking people don't want to learn/use English after few years, I know less than I knew when I came to cern

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5.0
Apr 22, 2026
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Pros

The employment process is very smooth and supportive. The technical team interviewed me for technical skills, and the HR is very supportive and helpful. Especially I haven't been employed by CERN previously, so I have a lot of questions. The employment team is very helpful and answered all my questions patiently. Also I like the job and my work very much.

Cons

Maybe the primary communication method could be email instead of phone calls? I sometimes miss phone calls, but will check every email.

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5.0
Oct 16, 2025
Anonymous intern
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Pros

Interesting work and projects Talented work force Lots of opportunities to learn

Cons

Expensive area Should learn French to an intermediate level

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