Is it what you make of it? - Anonymous employee F5 Employee Review

2.0
Dec 20, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits package Good technology platform - strong market position relative to competition Positive cash flow, strong cash position, and good margins Still in growth mode Opportunity to work on unique business and technical challenges

Cons

Focus on margins - manager approvals for travel itinerary, bunk-up at events Focus on stock price - look how much the company invests in buybacks Moving from meritocracy to kakistocracy Lake Wobegon Effect

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5.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

* I enjoyed the collaborative team culture. Everyone was supportive and willing to help each other. * The work-life balance was good, and the overall working environment was relatively low stress. * I had opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise products and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Cons

* One area I felt could be improved was compensation growth. As my responsibilities and technical skills expanded, I was looking for opportunities that offered stronger career and compensation progression.

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and good culture

Cons

Sales compensation changes frequently and randomly

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