It's a job... - Computer Repair Technician Garmin Employee Review

2.0
Apr 25, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Health Benefits 401K and stock options Flexible Hours Flexible time off 3 weeks PTO

Cons

*Incapable of and unwilling to change process *Poor management/employee relations *Forced over time *Unpaid on call time *Low pay compared to other IT jobs *Substandard equipment *No accountability *Poor performance accepted norm for employees, management, and equipment *Management too concerned about "looking good" to upper levels and will dismiss problems or process improvements that would make them look otherwise. *Cafeteria food is WAY over priced ($12 for lunch on average) *Very little room for advancement and very small pay raises *Extreme corporate mentality and budget constraints

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