Company: Apple
Date: 2008-10-29
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: former

Great products, committed to innovation, but a tough place for work
Pros: Apple Inc has amazing products,  and is commitment to innovation unlike most companies.  Cash flow to employees is fairly limited and based on what I know, no one will think themselves paid well until they make the jump into director level and beyond.  However, there's amazing equity appreciation available in a company that carries such a high market valuation.  People there are very smart and generally motivated.  The "supporting" roles around the products are also motivated, but at times they may not be as committed as your team needs them to be. Ultimately, there's a poor work and life balance at Apple.
Cons: Apple has a poor work/life balance.  And the promotion schedule is generally too slow, as is the pace of salary increases.  However, Apple Inc has amazing products,  and is commitment to innovation unlike most companies.  Cash flow to employees is fairly limited and based on what I know, no one will think themselves paid well until they make the jump into director level and beyond.  However, there's amazing equity appreciation available in a company that carries such a high market valuation.  People there are very smart and generally motivated.  The "supporting" roles around the products are also motivated, but at times they may not be as committed as your team needs them to be. Ultimately, there's a poor work and life balance at Apple.