"Tyranny of the mediocrity" - Anonymous employee F5 Employee Review

2.0
Nov 2, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation: Above market rate plus quarterly bonuses plus RSUs Trusted brand within the industry Well-run, responsive IT department In-demand technology, especially with the growth of rich media, mobile and social

Cons

Politics over productivity Flagship product losing global marketshare Limited openness to change: Long-timers more invested in keeping cushy bonuses / RSUs then working to set up the company for future success. Promotions based on politics rather than merit or even basic knowledge of the job Limited openness to new employees: Majority of attrition is from people who have been there less than a year. Those who stay chose the same path of politics over productivity Siloed organization up to the top: Executives more focused on looking good to analysts and "the market" rather than making the hard decisions to set up the company for success Current conditions point to a long, slow decline - Microsoft-style

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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
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, wellness and mental health considerations.

Cons

Organization seems to be influx about where they are heading. Makes it hard to create goals for the entire org and get proper direction.

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