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Working For Hewlett Packard- what's it like??

  • 09-02-2012 10:15pm
    #1
    floyd333
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭


    Hi Folks,

    I've just been offered a Senior Development job with Hewlett-Packard in Leixlip. Does anybody know what its like to work there. I'm interested in the culture and work life balance. PM me if you have any info. muchas gracias;)


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  • #2
    jos_kel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 450 ✭✭jos_kel


    Hi,
    I'm also applying for a Senior .NET Developer role in Hewlett Packard in Leixlip. I'm in the final stages. Does anyone know what it's like to work there, especially in terms of work life balance?
    I'm searched online and have seen some mixed reviews, mainly negative and some very negative.

    Regards,

    Jos


  • #3
    Clseeper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭Clseeper


    posted this on another site a few minutes ago so may be replying to the same person?

    The site is so big and there are so many different groups & businesses it's hard to say exactly what the atmosphere & working requirements will be. I believe alot of the negative press is in relation to the call centres where like all places, their probably underpaid for the work & crap they have to take. If your in the professional technical roles, things are a lot different.

    I know a lot of the engineering technical staff have a really good work life balance. They're on flexi time so come and go as needed (obviously within reason). Management are very lenient to working from home the odd time if something comes up. As long as the work is getting done well, there isn't an issue. As you rise the ranks and depending on the programs you are working on, there can be some late evening teleconferences (late: 4-6 west coast US, or early 7-8 Asia).

    Overall I think it's a great place to work once you get settled. People are really friendly and there are always big site events throughout the year. If you have kids, they do a lot of things for the family aswell. There's a kids Christmas party every year, a fun day during the summer etc

    What business are you applying too? (IPG, ESSN ?) So in relation to work life balance, I'd say it's one area they're really good at. Feel free to PM me if you'd like more specific info. Good Luck.


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