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Work load will be manageable.
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Join SRI-D (Samsung Research Institute-Delhi) at your own risk. I worked at SRI-D (Samsung Research Institute-Delhi) for around two years. Instead of discussing work-life balance, perks, or WFH policies, I want to highlight major points that are critical when deciding on a career. Lack of Domain Knowledge Among Managers: The managers at SRI-D often lack knowledge in their domain. For freshers, this might not seem like a major issue, but let me explain why it is. In your first job, it’s crucial to have knowledgeable senior people around to provide you with good industry experience, as professional life differs significantly from academic life. If your seniors lack critical thinking skills, planning abilities, and domain knowledge, it will hinder your development and lead to frustration, ultimately causing you to adopt their deficiencies. Ineffective Management and Idea Execution: Managers frequently force you to work on ideas without understanding their feasibility. Even if you know these ideas won't work, your opinions are disregarded. They lack the ability to understand your perspective and the courage to accept that you might be right. Moreover, they lack the necessary knowledge but act as if they are experts. Poor Communication with Samsung Korea: SRI-D’s work is dictated by Samsung Korea (HQ), often with logically flawed requirements. However, your managers won’t challenge these flaws during online meetings, which you are typically excluded from. They fear HQ but exert undue authority over you. This incompetence means you will have to work on projects without clear significance or direction. They fail to ask HQ the necessary questions about why the work needs to be done, what metrics to achieve, or the exact deadlines. When you question these aspects, they act as if you're unwilling to meet the requirements, even though the lack of clear goals undermines your motivation and productivity. Changes in requirements from HQ are also not questioned, leading to further confusion and inefficiency. Lack of Autonomy and Unfair Blame: Even when working on these unclear projects, you can’t apply your ideas or approaches. You must follow their misguided directives. At year-end reviews, managers will try to prove you were not good enough for a high rating, citing "your activities had no conclusion." This is ironic since you were made to work on poorly defined tasks, not allowed to approach the problem your way, and then blamed for the lack of results. The conclusion-less outcomes are due to their failure to question HQ’s requirements and their poor micromanagement. Favoritism and Performance Ratings: Ratings are not based on merit but on how well you cater to the manager’s ego. Bootlickers receive high ratings regardless of their output. Complaining to higher management or HR is futile as they are all part of the same dysfunctional system. Senior members hoard recognition and rewards, leaving juniors with nothing but frustration. Negative Impact on Career Competence: Working at SRI-D can erode your competence and confidence. The longer you stay, the harder it becomes to leave. The industry also has a poor view of Samsung employees, making it difficult to find new opportunities. Many of my friends faced this issue when trying to switch jobs. I wrote this to prevent others from suffering in this toxic environment. This isn’t just a team-specific issue—friends in other teams at SRI-D report similar experiences. While you shouldn’t base your decision solely on this review, please consider these points seriously and seek confirmation before making a choice.