Great pay if you can put up with the BS.... - Distribution Medtronic Employee Review

3.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The pay is great----at least for the job I perform. The other benefits(insurance, 401k, etc.) are pretty good as well, but do seem to be slowly eroding.

Cons

The endless corporate BS, a generally severe lack of communication or caring at the local level, and the really craptacular way that promotions are handled at the local(Memphis facilities) level. The buddy system is SOP. Really productive employees are almost punished for doing an outstanding job---again, at the local level. I can't speak for anything outside of the Memphis facilities in this regard. The atmosphere used to be much nicer when it was just Sofamor Danek. It started going downhill when the "Medtronic" was added.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

The best company I’ve ever worked for.

Cons

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3.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There are many non-traditional benefits that help with work life balance. The company’s brand and global reach are undeniable and reinforce the company’s compelling Mission.

Cons

People are expected to deliver above-average results with below-average processes. The stock’s performance has earned this pressure, but there is no obvious, quick path to improvement. Your experience in that corporate environment will depend on your supervisor either being a leader or a manager.

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