I have so many coworkers who keep telling me they're miserable every morning because they have to come into work, or that they're constantly stressed, or they no longer have work/life balance, or that their ideas are not being heard, etc., etc. I can't understand why people who feel this way don't leave. This is not a perfect job but I still enjoy it. I have nice coworkers and decent pay and I do something I enjoy. If I felt like getting out of bed was a chore because of what my day would be like, I'd be long gone. So move on, people. Stop being your worst enemy and staying at a place that you hate so much.
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I haven’t looked at this site in years until I received a letter in the mail talking about bankruptcy. Like others said, if you have an ounce of talent and a positive attitude then leave now. There are a lot of jobs out there but it’s competitive and hiring managers are looking for talent across a several skills’ spectrums. If you’re a manager, interviews are tougher because they will into Riverbed and see (or ask) how you contributed to its success and BS responses just doesn’t fly.
My advice is to interview A LOT. Expect rejections but learn from them. Interview questions are tricky, are behavioral, and interviewers are looking for specific responses. Recruiters are sharp as well, don’t downplay their screens because some do their job well and can weed out candidates before hiring managers even know about it.
I’ve paid my dues and about to make a jump. My team is comprised of a mentally unmotivated impaired entitled millennial, an untactful drinking crybaby hippie who just demands things, and a dinosaur who flaunts about his “greatness” from yester-century. This is the type of talent Riverbed attracts and retains. This is the deadweight Riverbed carries. This place is for the washed up. A few talent people make their way here but are quick to take notice and leave soon after.
Failing companies can bring opportunity. But you must have a plan. Last thing you want to do is stick around as an anonymous worker bee, especially if you need the money. There are plenty of stable big companies you can go to if you just want a paycheck.
Most of the talented people have left for greener pastures already. So you're competing with slackers and retreads for raises, promotions, etc. It's easy to rocket up the org chart if you know what you're doing in a situation like this. Just look at the CEO for one of many examples.
I have no idea what an average person would still be doing here. It's been a sinking ship for at least 4-5 years if not more.
The job market is HOT! Anyone who sticks around has nothing to complain about. If you feel like you can’t land something else then you really need to take stock of yourself.
My attitude to those still there has changed from anger (“what are you still doing there?”) to pity (oh I’m sorry). I know a couple of people who were promoted and had some golden handcuffs. Dying companies happen all the time in the valley; it’s probably time to pull up stakes and move on. I did and have RSUs, ESPP, and am making about 40% more three years later.