Depend on your department. - Anonymous employee TSMC Employee Review

1.0
Apr 30, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very good insurance. World’s most advanced chip manufacturer. Stable so no worries about the layoffs.

Cons

Low pay & long hours. Super bureaucratic and political. Lack of flexibility. Poor work life balance.

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Stability despite layoffs across the semiconductor industry

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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