Good people and a lot of potential - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

3.0
Oct 6, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great people working really hard to deliver to expectations. Base pay appears to be on the top end and benefits are in-line with industry standards.

Cons

Not all, but much of the Executive and mid-level management leave a lot to be desired. Too many projects with no priorities and lack of decision making. Too busy managing up with little concern for those below, especially on the engineering side. No bonus structure below executive team with poor yearly raises. Lack of uniform process and tool usage.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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