Benefits are good. Some fun and talented colleagues to work with, several undervalued (or maybe overqualified?). Got to work in central Amsterdam.
Cons
Management doesn't change much. Seniors lacked cooperation. Employees who've been around for years get spiteful, not fun to hear it and wonder why they stayed. Was feeling less comfortable and less friendly with cliques forming near the end.
RIPE NCC Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We have work to do to improve our internal culture and we are embarking on that journey now. RIPE NCC colleagues have played a key role in identifying aspects of our organisation - including management - that must improve in order for us to move forward as a team. Your advice is sound. We need to work on being a more open, collaborative and communicative leadership team. By nature, career growth is more limited in a not-for-profit organisation than a for-profit company, but we need to ensure that there is still clear progression for staff while they're here. We wish you the best of luck in your new role and thank you for your feedback.
Many thanks for your review, we are happy to hear you have learnt a lot as an intern. As a company, we find it important to offer learning opportunities for students. Unfortunately, we cannot always hire an intern at the end of the internship. However, when an intern makes a good impression, we will still consider hiring them once they finish with their studies and there is a relevant position advertised.
Working at RIPE NCC feels meaningful, as the organization has a clear vision of shaping the future of the internet.
The work is often challenging but rewarding, providing a sense of purpose and professional growth.
A good balance between technical challenges and the lack of excessive commercial pressure.
Supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
Cons
The organization structure changes every 2-3 years as management experiments and adjusts. While this is done with good intentions, it can feel slightly unsettling for some.
Adaptability is key, as the evolving structure requires employees to stay flexible and open to change.