More interested in outsourcing than long term employees. - Anonymous employee Applied Materials Employee Review

2.0
Sep 23, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great technology company, and Customers were great to work with.

Cons

I was an employee for almost 20 years. The company culture changed during those years. In the beginning everyone work their tails off, but that changed when the Company appeared to not want long term employees. They went the route of outsourcing, and contracted empolyees. There isn't a high level of commitment when working with contractors.

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