HP Inc.

"My biggest mistake working here thus far, has been that I didn't fight harder for advancement and salary increases. I am a SOLID, reliable, technically competent & "nice" person to work with. I thought that would be recognized and rewarded - wrong! I just changed positions (w/promotion and raise) and I have a new fighting attitude."

"Networking is key."

"I worked at HP for 4 years. I made some lifelong friends, learned a great deal about how to be successful a massive company, and met many talented and brilliant people. Unfortunately, being part of a 300K+ employee firm has its downsides, including the bureaucracy and its tolerance of mediocrity. This once proud tech giant lost its way by shifting its focus away from innovation, and is now paying the price of trying to remain relevant. With that said, you will have a few weeks to get your sea legs and learn the hierarchy and business units. If possible, on your first day be sure to ask for an onboarding partner who can help you navigate how to get set up, attend the right meetings, and introduce you to your future teammates, peers, and cross-functional partners -- newcomers are often left to their own imagination and devices to learn and understand the intranet (home of all HR information, maps, conference call instructions, etc.). Focus on building the right relationships with generosity and genuine collaboration, and you'll do well at HP."

"I've worked at HP for nearly 20 years in various roles. I work in a predominantly make organization but still feel that I have been treated fairly and have been able to be promoted and had my performance fairly recognized."

"Do not expect large companies to have succinct or reliable on boarding. Be prepared to find your own resources beyond the websites HR directs you to for support. There are no humans in HR, just websites. Whether it's questions about benefits, maternity leave or accessing/updating data. Be prepared for driving your own destiny, be focused, and know the path you want to pursue before jumping in."