Reminds me of high school - Technical Writer Lam Research Employee Review

2.0
27 May 2022
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Pros

Lam offers several rotational opportunities and the health care is pretty good.

Cons

The management over the manufacturing floor functions as a high school. They promote their friends, most of which are under-qualified and they overlook anyone who is not in their "group" whether they are qualified or not.

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5.0
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Pros

Really kind, collaborative, and supportive team. Fast paced and fun!

Cons

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1.0
25 Jun 2026
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Pros

Opportunities to support global activities

Cons

Heavy micromanagement — frequent revisions on ppt to minor details like font size and colors. Frequently calling staffs even after work hours and lunch time. Manager often takes on additional work from other teams without considering current team workload, So the manager appears supportive and “nice” externally but creates additional burden to the subordinates. Manager controls team budget strictly for team-building activities (events and meals), team members feel restrictive and reluctant to participate, for example team members dare not order appetizers, dessert or drinks on top of entrees during team events. Manager used up most of the travel budget. Biz trip and personal travel boundaries are unclear, especially when manager frequently has business trips overlaps with personal travel. Seems like manager using biz trip to get free hotel and free air tickets for PTO.

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