AVOID AT ALL COSTS! - Anonymous employee Eaton Employee Review

2.0
Nov 21, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Can achieve a decent salary you if you work there a long time (compared to similar jobs elsewhere) but there have been many years where there have not been any rises or bonuses.

Cons

The emphasis seems to be purely about reports and figures and not about doing a proper job that enables those reports to be raised and figures to achieved. Absolutely everything has to be archived and recorded which means that you cannot focus on the important things that need to be done for customer satisfaction. Pressure is constant as there is never enough time or people to do those important jobs properly. They also move people around to different departments or positions regardless of whether that person wants to move or is qualified to do the job. Because of all of the above there is little job satisfaction and no job security any longer as the company seeks to cut costs by moving jobs and production abroad, closing down departments, amalgamating departments of different divisions or closing down offices, factories and warehouses. Middle-management are only there to service their own personal ambitions and many have little or no experience of front-line working. They spend most of their time in pointless, non-productive meetings or elongated conference calls.

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Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear that you're pleased with our compensation and benefits package. We aim to continue to provide competitive salaries and robust benefits to support our team.
2.0
May 15, 2026
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whelp, their hiring. So if you're looking for an entry level position, they've got them open

Cons

Where do I start? If your goal is to make a tangible impact, change things for the better, or grow a modern career, look elsewhere. Stifling Red Tape: The company is drowning in administrative bloat and ancient, worn-out processes. It is nearly impossible to implement meaningful improvements because every minor change is strangled by bureaucracy. The organization simply lacks the capability to scale effectively. (They still haven't fully implemented Bussman, who they acquired more than a decade ago) Short-Sighted Leadership: Upper management is entirely hyper-focused on hitting short-term quarterly metrics at all costs, completely sacrificing long-term strategy and sustainable operational health. Subpar Compensation & Benefits: The base salary is hardly competitive with the current market. The benefits package is remarkably weak—health insurance options are disappointing, and you start with a meager two weeks of vacation. Zero Performance Incentive: There is no financial upside for regular engineers. Bonus potential is completely locked away until you reach a "manager of managers" level, leaving the actual individual contributors with no skin in the game. If you are a paper-pusher who thrives in a rigid, stagnant environment, you will love it here. If you want to build the future, go somewhere else.

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Eaton Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around bureaucracy, compensation, and incentives. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to share more with your local HR team so we can continue improving.
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