Working at Hewlett-Packard in Pontiac, MI: 10 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Pontiac, MI Area

"HP is a nice place to work but we are under paid for the job that we do."

"I love the people I worked with at HP. Very smart and capable. But the procedures stifle the creative nature of engineers. The company leadership at the top level makes decisions that affect people based purely on numbers that will help the short term but will destroy the quality over the long run. The company left so many people go that were great workers making the company money, but the thought was find someone overseas to do the work cheaper. So 15 year vets are replaced with people that don't know anything. The companies that we worked for notice the results have changed right away. Since the savings are not passed down to them they're not happy. Very shortsighted."

"It is a good company to work for."

"I loved working at HP, and I worked with some of the best teams in the company. The only complaint I have is that they terminated my contract with less than five hours notice on December 5, 2014 (yes, twenty days before Christmas) because of budget cuts. HP is struggling right now, so be careful. As a contractor you have no guarantee that you will be there for the original duration of your contract."

"HP is an alright place to work. In the department I work in, there is not much room for increase in pay or moving up. The division I work for (HP ES) is treated differently than the the rest of the employees which are not in this division. We are treated as second-class citizens. The company is still in turn-around mode."

"Excellent, LOVE my job! Coming to work is like playing when I get to use my creative side and have constant challenges to keep me entertained!"

"I worked for 2 years for HP as a contract developer. My opportunities were limited by the fact that I was contract, however I am very impressed with the way employees are treated. They are a highly valued asset at HP. They have opportunities for growth and development, and generally they want to stay with the company a long time. Although it is a big company they are fairly flexible."

"Poor management and direction for employees, Hard to advance or improve compensation received. Not paid for all hours worked. Salary and benefits repeatedly reduced for supposed cost savings."

"HP is a great company to work for, but my project has ended."

"I learned a lot about computers, which serves me very well."

What do you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"I learned a lot about computers which is a huge benefit."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you want to advance - find another place to start your career."

What don't you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"The people were not very willing to help and teach others new things. I think that came from the top. Management made the employees feel that if others knew what you knew, you may not be needed."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They tried so hard to make sure we were all friends but they needed to try harder to make us co-workers."