Recommended - R&D Engineer Roche Employee Review

4.0
Nov 30, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

General pros: + Corporate benefits (subsidization of daily shuttle bus to Munich, gym on site etc.) + Family atmosphere on site + Regional base but international focus + Beautiful nature with a lot of outdoor activities offered closeby + Chances for development and career

Cons

- Bavarian collective wage: You earn approx. 400-500 EUR per month less than your colleagues in the same position in Baden-Württemberg. - Living expenses in the region Upper Bavaria is quite high - Penzberg itself is rural and unattractive, thus commuting to Munich is a good temporary option - R&D Core Lab environment: Long-term planning is not possible due to temporary contracts, extreme toxic and selfish behaviour of some colleagues, micromanagement and mis-management of some line managers, monotonous work without responsibilities and development opportunities

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Roche Response
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Thanks for taking time to share your view. The remuneration of our employees is based on the respective local competitive environment and depends on both the individual skills, performance and experience of employees and also the company's success. The additional benefits granted by Roche are based on local market practice. In addition, we offer our employees various services to help prevent illness and injury at work, and we support them in building up financial reserves for retirement within the scope of local employment and social security legislation and local market practice. Thanks again for your review, we wish you all the best for your future within our company.

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