Apple reviews

The downsides of working for such a family oriented company is that everyone is in an intricate relationship with one another. It is like being in high school all over again complete with cliques: the popular kids and the nerds. Since it is such a relaxed environment where your personality is a huge part of your "uniform", there are people who clash with each other and others who take advantage of the lax environment and do not do any work. There are times when I do feel under appreciated for the work that I accomplish because it isn't a place to get reviewed and promoted too often.

There can be a lot of long hours. It's important to set limits for yourself, particularly if you have a family. Training in new technology is often lacking. And when it is provided, there is often no opportunity to use it without transferring to another team. In moving to other positions, it's important to be ENTHUSIASTIC about the job. I don't know whether that means doing somersaults across the floor -- but you can't just have the talent without showing enthusiasm. Still wish there were at least free drinks and maybe a complementary breakfast for early birds coming in to work. Some managers still haven't grasped the benefits of telecommuting.