Decent but too many reorgs and manager changes - Associate Software Engineer Capital One Employee Review

3.0
Jan 31, 2023
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Pros

Work/Life Balance Network Benefits Hybrid/Work from Home

Cons

This might just be my experience as a TDP. But in the short 2 years, I've been here I've had 6 managers and 4 different teams. Although in the TDP, they say that you'll have one rotation, they don't mention that reorgs happen often. Meaning, if you're unlucky you can get placed on a team/project you don't want. Your career and performance gets docked because you'll have to learn to adjust to the new project and your new manager will need to get to know you. Also you'll get pulled onto a team because you're needed for a deliverable - no choice involved.

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Never heard more nonsensical topics during meetings; people sharing their sexual preferences, flaunting overly dramatic personal lifestyle decisions, diversity to the point of failure, etc. Hearing the term "white guilt" in a professional setting was, well, pretty unprofessional. Stack ranking for performance reviews is a mess. Someone has to have an "F" regardless of their performance because that is what their line of business is allotted. Be prepared to be held responsible for actions any Sr Leadership would just sweep under the rug under their own circumstances. If a manager doesn't like you, regardless of your productivity, you're toast unless you're able to find another LoB to support. HR / AR are just a check in the box and will most likely point you from one to the other and back again without resolving any issues. You'll find yourself curious as to what leadership does as they continue to scrape managerial responsibilities from their plate, to yours. Last but certainly not least; you may find yourself working hard on a project; nights and weekends, just in case that work life balance is feeling a little too perfect. Fret not, someone will surely assist in taking credit for the hard work you've put in. I'm sure none of these things will happen to you, though. Best of luck!

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