Layoffs Ongoing all year 2023 and 2024, no STI bonus or 401k matching - Anonymous employee WD Employee Review

1.0
Aug 31, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Compared to other manufacturing companies, this company has less red tape and I could more easily get my work done. Having the option to hybrid work is a plus. The San Jose campus is large and has a nice cafeteria and gym.

Cons

Old grumpy men are everywhere in management positions. They spend all day arguing and talking in meetings complaining about vendors or missed moves and don't fix anything, while minimum wage operators do all the work. Oh, did I mention the company is terminating 200+ staff this year? Bonuses and 401k matching is also revoked, which means the company lied to me when I got my job offer.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company has a good culture, with hard-working and smart employees.

Cons

The salary may be relatively low, with limited room for growth.

4.0
Jun 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- The company itself is doing well financially, allowing departments to take on bigger projects - Great work-life balance culture and unlimited PTO that actually allows for generate usage - Casual culture that encourages collaboration - Non-salary benefits are strong, with even lower-level employees benefiting from the stock purchase plan

Cons

- Despite its strong position, the company does trim headcount for the sake of efficiency - Work ethic seems complacent, but is offset by company's strong financial standing - Management can be cut-throat, but strong performers usually do well - Salaries are below market rate

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