(For GF Singapore) Like a sinking ship with ship captain and his top crews insist on going to the wrong direction - Engineer GlobalFoundries Employee Review

1.0
Apr 4, 2017
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Pros

You still get steady income which is more than enough to at least live in Singapore although a lot lower than standard market.

Cons

Employees are being asked to give it everything they have while the company gives 'peanuts' without matching appreciation (the company is having good business but still cutting the bonus). Downsizing manpower too much while reducing 'token of appreciation', thus giving much more workload to the employees. Non-degree holder is unable to get promotion to be engineer level. The top management thinks they are moving towards the correct direction while they actually don't know what is the root cause of current bad situation. No proper training for fresh graduate. The management keeps shouting to everyone that they are supposed to be a thinker while their treatment to employees is not nurturing the employees (the opposite, the treatment makes the employees to be yes-man people). Another thing, HR keeps saying that there is good worklife balance here, but in reality there is no such thing as worklife balance here. If possible, work 24 hours without OT pay (the management really asks the employees to stay back without claiming OT).

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Leading edge semiconductor manufacturing company diversified into multiple growth markets. Excellent pay and benefits. Employee morale and enthusiasm is high. Values work/life balance.

Cons

Generally, a younger workforce with limited outside company experience. The parking lot is large and full usually requiring a long walk to the main entrance.

4.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

Senior-level leadership exposure, live projects, and great brand name.

Cons

Internship structure was unorganized. Job felt a lot more shadowing rather than responsibility.

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