DISH Network wants to recreate the landscape of information and entertainment to become the sole provider of voice, video and data. We possess the integrity to set high goals and the commitment to achieve the results. We believe pride is a personal commitment, to do your best in everything you do. We explore the uncharted course, we make mistakes and we learn from them. We are willing to take risks and have the confidence to overcome obstacles along the way. Our goal is clear even if the path isn't. There is no substitute for winning. We possess the discipline and the competitive spirit to make winning a reality. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 382

TOTAL RATINGS: 3633

CEO: Charlie Ergen

Joining Dish Network - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Dish Network is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Dish Network employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 57% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	40%
Prepared	20%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	20%
Very Unprepared	20%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Dish Network are rated a C-. At Dish Network most employees said they received feedback once a quarter or every week. 75% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Dish Network.

Answer	Percent
Every week	21%
Once a month	15%
Once a quarter	50%
Once a year	14%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	20%
No	80%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 50% of men and 100% of women at Dish Network said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Dish Network employees earn $116,166. Dish Network ranks in the Bottom 20% for compensation in Denver. Learn More about Salaries at Dish Network.

Average Salaries at Dish Network by Department

$143k*

Engineering

$188k*

Product

$127k*

Design

$114k*

Marketing

$74k*

Operations

$62k*

Admin

$188k*

Business Dev

$83k*

Finance

$235k*

Communications

$140k*

Customer Support

$186k*

$89k*

$124k*

Legal

$132k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Dish Network, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Dish Network the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Dish Network, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	20%
Comp & Benefits	40%
Co-Workers	10%
Comfort & Familiarity	10%
Career Advancement Opportunities	20%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	17%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	16%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	67%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	25%
Once a week	11%
Once a month	13%
Once a quarter	13%
Never	38%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Dish Network ranks in the Bottom 40% of companies for professional development in Denver. 57% of employees feel as though Dish Network is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 31% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Dish Network.

Answer	Percent
Yes	31%
No	69%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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