Great Job, OK Pay, Low Recognition - Engineer ADM Employee Review

3.0
Feb 26, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Challenging work, lots of variety, decent benefits, average compensation, good stability. Very good peer support.

Cons

Upper management very progressive, middle and lower management covertly clinging to old, secretive, anachrinistic, "my or the highway" mentality. No carrer path, job definition; cowboy attitude toward vague corporate policy. Little to no professional developement other than OJT. Compensation well below professional median. Good ol' boy system still covertly in place. Highly political environment. Lack of management support ... "we'll let you know if you did it wrong" mentality.

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Cons

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Pros

You have the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work across different locations and interact with people from a wide range of backgrounds. The role also allows you to build strong, genuine relationships with colleagues working alongside you day to day.

Cons

There is a noticeable lack of transparency within the organization. Communication from senior team members can be inconsistent, and at times feels misaligned with their actions. Recognition and positive feedback are limited, particularly outside of established internal circles. The company’s technology and processes can be outdated and overly complex, which can hinder efficiency. Additionally, the organizational structure is quite hierarchical, and there appears to be limited initiative from leadership to drive meaningful change. The role often extends beyond typical analyst responsibilities, requiring significant emotional labor in addition to technical work.

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